Friday, April 22, 2005

Breathalyzer Tests: Entry "Fee" For High School Dances

A high school in Boston, Westwood High, is now doing alcohol breathalyzer tests before students enter school dances and other events. They have experienced drinking problems such as quarrels, dramas, and alcohol poisoning problems and some students have even been taken to the hospital. Some students feel that it is a violation of privacy to be tested at the door, while others feel that it would be better to test the kids before they leave to drive home. Another idea was to only test the kids who show signs of drinking such as slurred speech, or chewing gum to hide the odor. Is drinking becoming more of a problem in high schools? What are your thoughts on the breathalyzer tests? Is it a violation of privacy to test students or is it just a way to protect the school and the students?

1 comment:

Morgan K said...

I think that the brethalizers should be given to those students who appear intoxicated. However, testing everyone would be time consuming and detour some students from attending. Noone likes to feel like their privacy is being invaded.