I don't think anyone would argue that underage drinking is a huge problem.

Not only does it reap havoc on the health of developing teens, but the impacts on society are devastating as well. As a former teacher, I would often have students who were possibly intoxicated while in class or nursing a hang-over from the night before.

Foxborough School in MA is taking action by breath testing students at dances, extra-curricular activities and even during the school day if alcohol use is suspected.

Some would see this as great initiative taken by the school system to curb underage drinking, while others could argue that this is an invasion of privacy and schools trying to do the job of parenting.

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