Not necessarily, altho the persons most at risk of alcoholism are the children of alcoholics and teetotalers.
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Yes and no. There is a genetic component to alcoholism that can be inherited by offspring. However, neither the parent nor the child will become an alcoholic if they never drink, and there is no certainty that the child will be more prone to alcoholism if they have an alcoholic parent -- although overall the odds are about 1 in 4. That said, parental example and conditions during upbringing may well influence a child of an alcoholic to drink. Being raised by an alcoholic parent guarantees that a child will have problematic emotional development, and many choose to ameliorate the symptoms in the same way the parent did. Others may become lifelong teetotalers, but if they eventually do drink have the same odds as any other child from an alcoholic family.
Science is non-conclusive on the topic. We have seen many patterns in families in which alcoholics are prevalent. However, it is not guarantee that someone with an alcoholic parent will be an alcoholic.
It has nothing to do with genes or anything, if that's what you're wondering. However, you may be more prone to being one, as someone you normally idolize is an alcoholic and you see it more often - it's normal and doesn't seem wrong in any way. So, if you start drinking, you may not see anything wrong with it, since your parent had been an alcoholic and it was part of your normal life.
The best thing you can do to protect yourself from the negative behaviors with which your deceased alcoholic parent left you is to go to counseling. If possible, find a counselor who specializes in the children of alcoholics.
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One hundred percent of those from families with an alcoholic parent or parental figure.
Hmmm.. This is a tough question but I'm going to have to go with alcoholic parent because I don't want to see one of my family members be drunk and go to the doctors often getting bad news like you have CANCER! I'd rather have divorced parents.
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No; but if you can not properly care for your parent, it is wise to follow the recommendation of hospice staff. That is what they are trained to do.
Legally, no. A minor does not decide whether or not a parent is becoming an alcoholic or if the home environment is unsuitable. That is decided by the state's department of social services (DCFS, CPS, etc.).