Re: Why would anyone allow their kids to do this?

It is a cultural thing for many of us who began
drinking at an early age. And "drinking" in the
context of the article does not mean that kids
were served beer like water, or even a soft drink.
I remember well my Great-Aunt pushing wine to me
and telling me it was good for my health. She taught
high school so I believed her...ggg.

We were served wine in tiny glasses at the evening
meal and it generally was for special occasions
which granted were looked forward to since it meant
that we were given a privilege which was usually
restricted for adults. I think if we begged a slurp
of beer we were also given one but only rarely and
in the context of a family situation. My family
strongly felt that if you were taught to drink at
home, it would take the hype out of it and the
thrill of sneaking it, or drinking and driving.
I would have to say it worked fine for all of
us kids and that I also allowed my daughter the
shot glass of wine on Christmas and Thanksgiving
when we were toasting. She rarely took more than
a sip and squished her nose up since she did not
care for the taste. She did sip it though because
it included her in a tradition that I was included
in and I am assuming she will pass on to her children.

We did not allow her to have alcohol parties in
our home and never served anyone else's child
and when she came of age, I think her relationship
with alcohol was very moderate and she did not
have that yahoo, lets go out and drive around and
drink attitude ever. I cannot help but feel that
this was because we put alcohol into perspective
in our own home, allowed communication, and also
emphasized never getting drunk in public or driving
and drinking.

blessings,
Zoe

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