A 13-Year-Old Knew He’d Been Drinking

A 13-Year-Old Knew He’d Been Drinking

April 28, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 273

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A 13-year-old shares her experience of recognizing a parent's drinking at Six Flags, leading to a discussion on children's awareness and family dynamics.

Send us Fan Mail A 13-year-old goes to Six Flags and comes back with a story—she could tell right away that another parent had been drinking. No one told her. She just knew. That moment turns into a bigger conversation about what kids actually pick up on, how early they figure things out, and what it means when you think you’re hiding your drinking—but you’re not. Matt and Steve talk about being that parent, how relationships with kids quietly slip over time, and what changes when you’re fina...

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