I have been reading this thread for awhile with interest as 2 wrestlers in a nearby school were kick off the team for drinking some time back. I thought it was a very sever punishment. Remember these are kids. A year or so ago a study came out saying the brain passages that deal with immediate thinking do not fully form until we are in our mid-20's. As such, kids are going to make mistakes. With that said, punishment is necessary to make sure they know it is serious. Kansas loses way too many teenage boys to drinking and driving. But what is the right punishment. I think we need to remember we also make mistakes. Do those of you advocating harsh punishment ever speed with your kids in your car? All I am saying is rules need to be reasonable and TRULY have the best interest of the kids in mind. Kicking some kids off the team might wake some up, but for those who are really only trying in school for the sport, I am not sure. Guess I am glad I am not making these decisions. We should all be careful about judging others. And, finally, did the last post advocate firing a teacher who chews after work while around students? I sure hope not, with the time coaches put in and having the school and every parent in the district watch their every step, why would anyone coach.