Joe, I got this email yesterday.  Anyone with teenagers should really appreciate it.

WHY PARENTS DRINK

A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see that his bed
was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an envelope,
propped up prominently on the pillow that was addressed to 'Dad.' With the
worst premonition he opened the envelope with trembling hands and read the
letter.


Dear Dad:
It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you. I had to elope
with my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Mom and you.
I have been finding real passion with Stacy and she is so nice. But
I knew you would not approve of her because of all her piercing's,
tattoos, tight motorcycle clothes and the fact that she is much older than
I am. But it's not only the passion...Dad she's pregnant. Stacy said that
we
will be
very happy. She owns a trailer in the woods and has
a stack of firewood for the whole winter. We share a dream of having many
more children.

Stacy has opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn't really hurt
anyone.. We'll be growing it for ourselves and trading it with the other
people that live nearby for cocaine and ecstasy.

In the meantime we will pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so
Stacy can get better. She deserves it.

Don't worry Dad. I'm 15 and I know how to take care of myself. Someday I'm
sure that we will be back to visit so that you can get to know your
grandchildren.

Love,
Your Son Cody,

P.S.. Dad, none of the above is true. I'm over at Tommy's house. I just
wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than the
report card that's in my center desk drawer.

I love you. Call me when it's safe to come
home.

Enjoy your weekend!

Sara

THANKS BUDDY!