Police in Barnsley have criticised parents for consuming alcohol when dropping off and collecting their children from school. Councillors and police are discussing banning drinking in the street. One of the worst areas is around Doncaster Road Primary.
In America the majority of cities have laws in place making it illegal to comsume alcohol in the street. Personally I think that any person who consumes alcohol around schools or tries to take care of a child whilst under the influence of alcohol is irresponsible. I’m not saying that parents shouldn’t be allowed an occasional drink but if you are drunk whilst caring for your child or anyone elses you are putting them at risk. This is common sense so why do we need laws making it illegal to drink in public?