The post about a parent frequently picking their kid up from bars stuck out to me.
Overall it’s better than drinking and driving. However, if you are old enough to get into a bar you are old enough to get a cab/Uber.
A parent’s job isn’t to make it more cost friendly to go out. A parent’s job is to teach them to be responsible. Like make sure you have enough money for a safe ride and not just for drinks. Mommy won’t always be there and that time can unexpectedly come earlier for some.
If their ride falls through then that’s different. At least they made an attempt to have a good time responsibly.