Why does daddy drink so much

The mother and this friend met at a Meeting. That being said, the father does not recover in this book, go to a Meeting, or seek any treatment at all. The fact that he doesn't just "get fixed" by the end of the book is actually something I like; it feels more realistic to the realit The story of a little girl whose dad is an active alcoholic.

The fact that he doesn't just "get fixed" by the end of the book is actually something I like; it feels more realistic to the realities of alcohol use disorder. Mar 17, Jose Valadez rated it liked it.

Lisa the young girl expresses her feeling towards her father and explains that he has ruined Christmas for her and her mother for years now.

Personally I liked the dark humor that this book provides however for a child this must be a bit of a hard thing to read.

The illustrations are cartoon-ish style that would easily captivate young children into reading it. This book has been critically reviewed due to its content of alcoholism and how it affects a family.

I can not see a counselor or parent offering this book to a child in order to help "cope" with their problems at home. I believe that younger children ages four to ten would be unable to receive help from reading this book but an older audience would benefit from this book.

This book tackles on the issue of alcoholic mothers or fathers and is able to capture it in a great way, for a childrens book Judith Vigna put in a great effort in capturing the emotions and emotional trauma of having an alcoholic parent. In the back of the book a long authors note can be found that explains alcoholism and how it can effect a child.

Sep 23, Peacegal rated it it was ok. Good lord.. A very difficult subject to write for children but Mommy should have gotten the child away from drunk, abusive Daddy. Even if she chose to stay, she shouldn't put the little girl through all that. View all 6 comments. Aug 05, Jesse Freedom rated it did not like it Shelves: children-s-fiction , worst-books. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This children's book will certainly ruin Santa Clause for children.

I'm glad I never read this book as a child, and not just because it would have ruined Santa Clause. I like the message of having hope and being happy despite tough situations.

I don't like the message that you have to temporarily leave that situation, which not every child can, to do it. I only wish there were more like this for my baby. Spending every day in chaos makes it so much harder to see the world that my child has come to know as normal. I want more books just like this.

There are always people who understand and feeling that is imperative for a 7 year old girl. I need to get writing!! Jun 03, Amberlee added it. I think this story has a really important message that students may relate to.

Sep 06, Emily Mote rated it liked it Shelves: books Summary: This book tells the story of a little girl who has to endure life with an alcoholic father. Although she knows he loves her, he often doesn't display this due to his drinking habits. On Christmas, he makes her a sled and promises to take her sledding. Unfortunately, on Christmas morning he is drunk and no longer wants to spend time with her. Because of his drunken actions, she and her mother have to uninvite a friend over for dinner.

However, she and her mother are determined to have a Summary: This book tells the story of a little girl who has to endure life with an alcoholic father. However, she and her mother are determined to have a good Christmas, even though her father is acting poorly.

She and her mother decide to deliver Christmas dinner to their friend who was no longer able to come over. They made sure to assure the little girl that it is NOT her fault that her father suffers from alcohol addiction. They also made sure she knows that even when his actions doesn't reflect it, he still loves her. Teaching Ideas: As a teacher, the sad truth is that many of our students are going to be living with alcoholic family members. I think this book could be used in the classroom, possibly by the counselor, to counsel students who are suffering with the effects of living with alcoholic family members.

Students need to know that they should always feel safe to communicate their experiences or worries with an adult. Evaluation: I believe this is a great book for students who live with alcoholic family members.

However, I think the book would be better if it offered more guidance and advice for children living in these types of homes. Good book Good book.

Mind reading it to children. Not sure how to approach reading it to them. Maybe for a serious discussion about alcoholism. Mar 31, Ryan rated it really liked it. I wish Daddy Didn't Drink So Much is a story about alcoholism which is known as the family disease for one awful reason: it is so easy to conceal and therefore, tears up the family in the process.

The story is about a family at Christmas time that experiences a battle with an alcoholic patriarch which would be hard on any child. The Dad is good at heart and builds a sled for the daughter which he then gets too drunk to ride with her, along with looking for more alcohol fiendishly.

The story is v I wish Daddy Didn't Drink So Much is a story about alcoholism which is known as the family disease for one awful reason: it is so easy to conceal and therefore, tears up the family in the process.

The story is vivid and bunt while still sheltering enough for a kid to read. This story deals with the family and social issue of alcoholism by showing a story that happens to thousands of american families. It is a good read for people that are struggling with this issue because the illustration is light and cheery and in the end there is the positive message to focus on your own happiness.

Though it's hard for Lisa to understand, Mommy explains that Daddy's sick, and that the true, kind Daddy is the one who loves you With the help of Mommy and a wise neighbor, Lisa learns more about being hopeful, and about making not only Christmas but everyday good for herself. Obviously, not a book for storytime.

Note: This is one of t When Lisa gets the sled Daddy made her for Christmas, she hopes he'll keep his promise to take her sledding. Not a subject we get every day, but an important one. Subject: Alcoholism -- Juvenile fiction. Fathers -- Juvenile fiction. Dysfunctional families -- Juvenile fiction. Families -- Juvenile fiction Feb 16, Bucephalus rated it did not like it. I am on the fence, if I were to rate this book based on black humor this book is hilarious, but wouldn't translate well to children.

As far as a real life solution to an alcoholic father goes, it's absolute crap. Living with an abusive alcoholic father while your mom decides to subject you to that lifestyle seems to be a weak argument for a book. It takes the assumption that going to eat at a friends house to get away from your drunk ass dad who pees in the grandfather clock is the treat of the I am on the fence, if I were to rate this book based on black humor this book is hilarious, but wouldn't translate well to children.

It takes the assumption that going to eat at a friends house to get away from your drunk ass dad who pees in the grandfather clock is the treat of the century. How sad. Oct 17, Courtney Maxwell rated it really liked it Shelves: lae Is it any wonder that they feel entitled to drink?

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA has stated that more than one-fourth of all children in the United States 19 million children have been exposed to alcoholism in the family, alcohol abuse, or both by the time they are 18 years old. Teens who live with fathers who drink are more likely to drink alcohol, binge drink consumption of five or more drinks on a single occasion , and use illicit drugs than children of fathers who do not drink.

Children who begin drinking before the age of 15 are more likely to experience problems with alcohol as they mature. If their parents do not support them, keep track of their whereabouts and behavior, and do not communicate openly with them, children whose parents also drink are likely to begin to experiment with and potentially have problems with alcohol.

And no one is saying that all alcohol drinking is wrong, or that no one should ever drink. But it is incumbent upon parents to exercise good judgment about when and where they drink, especially if there are young children — their own or those of others — present. Best rule of thumb is to never drink alcohol in front of your children. Other than that, use alcohol moderately. Monitor all alcohol usage in your home. Keep track of the supply. If you do have alcohol in the home, it should be safeguarded in a locked liquor cabinet.

Never allow children to sip your drinks to taste them or finish them. Never leave drinks unattended or left on tables and counters overnight after a party or get-together. Never ask your son or daughter to get you a beer or refresh your drink or bring more ice cubes to your drink. Your attitudes and behavior toward teen alcohol use will also influence your child. Never make jokes about underage drinking or drunkenness, or show any acceptance of teenage alcohol consumption.

This has to be a hard and fast rule: no alcohol consumption is permitted for children in your family. Maybe your child has come right out and asked you if you drank as a child. If you do think you can talk about it, simply tell them that you did try alcohol when you were a child, but that it was wrong to do so. You can also give an example of something painful or embarrassing that occurred as a result of your drinking as a child. The reason to do this is to share with your children the potential negative consequences of underage drinking.

Help your children get all the facts about the dangers of alcohol. What Will You Say? Try to understand that your child, depending on his or her age, may simply be curious about what it is that you find so appealing about the liquid in that glass or bottle or can that you keep going back to.

They may be reacting to emotional or physical cues that they see from you. They may be feeling neglected or scared or in desperate need of your attention. In some cases, they may be so used to seeing you drinking that they really wonder what the behavior is all about. But doing the right thing by your children with respect to alcohol consumption is something that you have a limited window of opportunity to do. Why be defensive about drinking alcohol? Why take the risk? In the end, parents want the best for their children.

Skip to content. It relaxes me. In that respect, one of the early side effects of drinking is a feeling of relaxation in the body. Every person has a different level of alcohol consumption at which they feel relaxed. For some, one drink may produce the desired effect , while others require several drinks to get there.

Over time, tolerance develops, which means they need more and more of the substance to achieve the desired effect. By that time, they have usually developed a problem with alcohol, may be dependent on it, or even addicted.

Drinking makes me feel better. So, are you, in effect, telling them that if they have trouble on the playground or at school, they can come home and raid your liquor cabinet or down a six-pack of beer? But saying that drinking is what adults do implies that all adults are capable of drinking responsibly. Many do, but many also do not know their limits. It might be better to say that an occasional drink by a responsible adult who is not driving is alright in certain circumstances, but never to excess.