What age would you allow your kids to have an alocoholic drink
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What age would you allow your kids to have an alocoholic drink
My Son is 17 is 10 days time and whilst on our hols we allowed him to have some alocoholic drink. My philosophy is, if I can see him doing it I can monitor how much he has. I would rather say, ok Son have a couple of drinks, than he sneak off and do it in a park somewhere.
Also, I do not want to be a hypocrite as I must admit to drinking myself at his age.
My Mum was horrified at us, anyone agree or think we are making a young alcoholic.
Also, I do not want to be a hypocrite as I must admit to drinking myself at his age.
My Mum was horrified at us, anyone agree or think we are making a young alcoholic.
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I had a similar conversation with my Neice a few years ago about the dangers of drinking etc it was spurned by her buying some fake vodka with her mates and passing out on the street
I told her that it was ok to have the odd drinks within reason and learn her limits and that way she will hopefully keep out of trouble and avoid any nastiness
She originally thought I would have had a go at her about underage drinking, but she respected my views and hasnt been in that situation since and has grown up a bit more now too
I told her that it was ok to have the odd drinks within reason and learn her limits and that way she will hopefully keep out of trouble and avoid any nastiness
She originally thought I would have had a go at her about underage drinking, but she respected my views and hasnt been in that situation since and has grown up a bit more now too
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He did get tight on holiday. Was hilarious and the swine did not have a hangover the next day. He has been spot on since coming home, enjoying a couple on the odd night he fancies. I feel it is fine, at least he is home. My Mum, like I said is horrified. She thinks we are encouraging him, I think we are educating him and keeping an eye at the same time.
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I think letting them taste it earlier helps, they go Yuk and associate it with tasting nasty rather than getting to an age where its more palatable and trying it, i.e. you get longer out of the Yuk phase before the Yuk but will persevere to get p1ssed phase.
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Spot on
He hates lager, that will change with time
These alcopops are the problem, they drink it like pop. I feel I am lucky he has not come home steaming drunk. It may change when he gets to college
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Think you're doin the right thing. I started at school - lived in Brum used to go to the pub Sat night " The Windsor " changed a lot about 10 yrs about when we went it was a little city center pub. When we went we were 14 and beer was about 32p a pint - bliss.... told me folks I was goin to a youth club......
Best let them know it's not bad to drink but there's no pressure to do so. If they choose to then do it sensibly.
Best let them know it's not bad to drink but there's no pressure to do so. If they choose to then do it sensibly.
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I was allowed the odd drink at home from about 14, nothing too powerful - just a bottle of beer or some cider. It definatly made me less interested in drink at a young age.
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Certainly France doesn't seem to have the yob binge drinking issues we have and they tend to take this approach. My parents did much the same with me, I don't tend to drink in the week and will have a bottle or 2 of red over the weekend.
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My Son is 17 is 10 days time and whilst on our hols we allowed him to have some alocoholic drink. My philosophy is, if I can see him doing it I can monitor how much he has. I would rather say, ok Son have a couple of drinks, than he sneak off and do it in a park somewhere.
Also, I do not want to be a hypocrite as I must admit to drinking myself at his age.
My Mum was horrified at us, anyone agree or think we are making a young alcoholic.
Also, I do not want to be a hypocrite as I must admit to drinking myself at his age.
My Mum was horrified at us, anyone agree or think we are making a young alcoholic.
The legal age in The Netherlands is 16, so I won't have a problem with my boys having a beer or two when they reach this age. There is not the same binge drinking culture here as in the UK, maybe a slightly younger start encourages a more mature attitude, as it isn't forbidden fruit?
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I was drinking about 13/14. Mum would even go to the shops and buy it for us but only on special occassions, the other times she didnt know we was drinking and sat outside the shop hoping someone who looked 18 would go in for us
Never did us lot any harm to be honest.
I left Oldham at the age of 15 and mum let me have a leaving party with all my friends round and we went to the seven eleven and spent a fortune on all sorts of alcohol just for that night. That was a messy one
Never did us lot any harm to be honest.
I left Oldham at the age of 15 and mum let me have a leaving party with all my friends round and we went to the seven eleven and spent a fortune on all sorts of alcohol just for that night. That was a messy one
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If my friend's 7 yr old son asks for a sip of his beer, he's allowed it. Friend says he hopes it stops him being attracted to the "forbidden fruit".
True that in Southern Europe you would be considered odd for even asking the question - and would certainly raise eyebrows or sniggers for waiting as late as 17.
Meanwhile, you'd probably get jailed in the US for plying a minor with alcohol, their age is 21.
Social morals are funny things.
True that in Southern Europe you would be considered odd for even asking the question - and would certainly raise eyebrows or sniggers for waiting as late as 17.
Meanwhile, you'd probably get jailed in the US for plying a minor with alcohol, their age is 21.
Social morals are funny things.
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I think from 5/6 is fine, as long as it's a sip or a glass of wine with a meal, as do most European nations.
Don't confuse the age to purchase alcohol with the age the law allows someone to drink it, which is 5 i believe. (Also different laws relate to private homes)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_drinking_age
Don't confuse the age to purchase alcohol with the age the law allows someone to drink it, which is 5 i believe. (Also different laws relate to private homes)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_drinking_age
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I can remember when I was younger the aggro outside pubs and clubs was almost always started by the ones who'd been denied alcohol at home, and didn't know how to handle it as a result
My niece had her first drink at her christening when decided she liked the colour and shape of the tetleys can her uncle was holding, and grabbed hold of it to take a swallow.
She did learn immediately afterwards that when it comes to food and booze, I don't do sharing
My niece had her first drink at her christening when decided she liked the colour and shape of the tetleys can her uncle was holding, and grabbed hold of it to take a swallow.
She did learn immediately afterwards that when it comes to food and booze, I don't do sharing
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whether or not this helps matters my mother and father allowed me to drink from about 16 onwards, they only ever seen me drunk twice but hell between the ages of 16 and 19 i got drink, drugs, clubs, pubs all out of my system.
Now i dont drink, dont go to clubs and definitely dont do drugs as i've been there and got the t-shirt.
To be honest though most of the guys i used to hang around with when i was younger didnt see the light like i did as they are generally yobs and still live with there folks and go to the same clubs every weekend!
Now i dont drink, dont go to clubs and definitely dont do drugs as i've been there and got the t-shirt.
To be honest though most of the guys i used to hang around with when i was younger didnt see the light like i did as they are generally yobs and still live with there folks and go to the same clubs every weekend!
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My family tradition is that the newborn baby gets some Champagne! You should see the lips and tongue go!!!!1 I’ve been drinking wine at the table for as long as I can remember........... I only now drink far too much but up in till 25 not really much of a DRINKER?
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My three year old loves the taste of my "dirty beer", should I be worried?
Morally I think 17 is fine, it is legal for 17 year olds to consume with a meal if I`m not mistaken?
Personally, I was with the wrong crowd at 12 onwards and drinking Cider down the park, gladly I had sensible parents who steered me safely through my teenage years.
Morally I think 17 is fine, it is legal for 17 year olds to consume with a meal if I`m not mistaken?
Personally, I was with the wrong crowd at 12 onwards and drinking Cider down the park, gladly I had sensible parents who steered me safely through my teenage years.
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Two sides to this....
My 14 yr old has had odd sips but not a full frink, I feel if it isnt such a novelty then it wont be a problem. It would be interesting to know what the incidence of teenage alcohol problems in France is as they drink from an early age there.
Second side... whilst in cyprus recently my mum and my eldest met a mother and her 14 yr old daughter and the 14 yr old was very drunk on a couple of occasions.....
With everything as long as it is done sensibly then I dont see a problem
My 14 yr old has had odd sips but not a full frink, I feel if it isnt such a novelty then it wont be a problem. It would be interesting to know what the incidence of teenage alcohol problems in France is as they drink from an early age there.
Second side... whilst in cyprus recently my mum and my eldest met a mother and her 14 yr old daughter and the 14 yr old was very drunk on a couple of occasions.....
With everything as long as it is done sensibly then I dont see a problem