{"id":362,"date":"2012-11-26T11:11:03","date_gmt":"2012-11-26T15:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/boh\/2012\/11\/26\/an-important-holiday-message\/"},"modified":"2012-11-26T11:11:03","modified_gmt":"2012-11-26T15:11:03","slug":"an-important-holiday-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/boh\/2012\/11\/26\/an-important-holiday-message\/","title":{"rendered":"An Important Holiday Message"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>As we approach the holiday season, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of the laws regarding alcohol consumption in the United States.\u00a0 At this time of year you may be invited to holiday parties and events where alcohol is served. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>It is illegal for anyone under 21 to drink alcohol.\u00a0 Even if you are over 21 please be mindful if you are with other au pairs who are under 21 and the risk they take if they break the law.\u00a0 Using fake id\u2019s is also illegal.\u00a0 Of course, drinking and driving is extremely dangerous and puts lives at risk.\u00a0 You should never drink and drive and getting arrested for drinking and driving has very serious consequences in this country.\u00a0\u00a0 Also, be a good friend and don\u2019t let your friends drink and drive.\u00a0 You have invested a lot to be here to enjoy your experience in the United States and I want all of you to be successful.\u00a0 Be safe and don\u2019t take unnecessary risks. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Always put safety first and enjoy the holidays!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"> <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we approach the holiday season, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of the laws regarding alcohol consumption in the United States.\u00a0 At this time of year you may be invited to holiday parties and events where alcohol is served. 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