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Originally Posted by Delkaetre
What age is she, Humane, and why was she sneaking it in?
Kids who occasionally have a drink with the parents are much less likely to sneak booze in or go and get trashed under age. Look at how most of Europe fares, with the alcohol friendly policies, in comparison to the USA's 21-or-nothing policies.
I've been having a glass of red wine with Sunday dinner since I was about fourteen. I'm not an alcoholic, I drink very responsibly, and I can handle my drink quite well. Compare this with kids who've had it banned from the house and been refused near it all their lives, and you'll see that teaching a child about drinking is much better for it than refusing to let it try anything.
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She is 21. We did allow her to try drinking when she turned 21, but she becomes belligerent when drunk, so she is not allowed any alcohol. Usually when she drinks, the police become involved.
She has done very well since Halloween at not drinking. Her first slip in 2 months.