Yes schools have changed a lot - thank goodness!! Maybe not all teachers are like Paula and Bruce but the vast majority are dedicated to helping the children in their care to achieve their full potential not just academically but as a person, socially, morally and as part of society. As for out of hours activities such as music, swimming (surely a necessity not a treat) horse riding etc I can't imagine many kids complaining and these activities were certainly on the go when I was a child so it's nothing new. I can't really see how you can make a connection between kids being given the chance to do such things and alcohol abuse!