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Parents' Attitudes Linked to Binge Drinking and Greek LifeCEFR A1

5 Dec 2025

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Adapted from Unknown author, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Artem Beliaikin, Unsplash

AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.

  • College is a time when many try alcohol.
  • Binge drinking can cause serious harm.
  • Researchers asked parents and students about drinking.
  • Heavy episodic drinking means four or more drinks for women.
  • For men it means five or more drinks.
  • Parents who are more permissive link to Greek groups.
  • Students in fraternities or sororities face higher risk.
  • Programs can help parents set rules and talk about risks.
  • The first college year is a very risky time.
  • Source: Washington State University is listed.

Difficult words

  • binge drinking — many alcoholic drinks in a short time
  • harm — serious physical or mental injury or damage
  • permissive — not strict, allows more freedom
  • fraternity — a student group of men at a college
    fraternities
  • risk — possibility of harm or danger

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Discussion questions

  • Have you talked with a parent about alcohol?
  • Do you know students in fraternities or sororities?
  • Is the first college year a risky time for students?

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