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Parents' Attitudes Linked to Binge Drinking and Greek Life (Level A1) — person holding red and white cup

Parents' Attitudes Linked to Binge Drinking and Greek LifeCEFR A1

5 Dec 2025

Adapted from Washington State, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by Artem Beliaikin, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
81 words
  • 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 drinkingmany alcoholic drinks in a short time
  • harmserious physical or mental injury or damage
  • permissivenot strict, allows more freedom
  • fraternitya student group of men at a college
    fraternities
  • riskpossibility 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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