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@ghost-of-a-duke said
I think the French have a healthy approach to alcohol. Children might even have a small heavily watered down glass of wine with their meal (for example) which takes the mystique out of alcohol. In contrast many Brits fall into a binge culture.

I personally enjoy alcohol at the weekend and don't see it as any more of a problem than salt or sugar, if consumed sensibly.

Edit: There's nothing quite like sugar.

Generally I think alcohol should be kept away from children. If they watch their parents and other adults enjoy alcohol in a normal, sensible way then that could serve as a good example.

@smallm said
Could be the town he lives in. Seems to me when Halifax started testing sewage for SARS-CoV-2 levels they discovered a tide-like weekly flow with alcohol levels rising to distillery strength Friday and Saturday mornings. There are more bars in this town than corner stores methinks.

Lol ..

@torunn said
Generally I think alcohol should be kept away from children. If they watch their parents and other adults enjoy alcohol in a normal, sensible way then that could serve as a good example.

Yes, that works too. Though I think if a child is going to taste alcohol for the first time, better in the company of family over a meal than with wayward friends at a party.

@ghost-of-a-duke said
Yes, that works too. Though I think if a child is going to taste alcohol for the first time, better in the company of family over a meal than with wayward friends at a party.

Correct.. especially so for daughters. Let them drink and learn to handle the intoxicating feeling and learn to behave properly even under the influence of alcohol, all while in the home. Teach them about bar etiquette for girls and how to avoid being drugged and other important tips.

@ghost-of-a-duke said
Yes, that works too. Though I think if a child is going to taste alcohol for the first time, better in the company of family over a meal than with wayward friends at a party.

I think we mean teenagers, don't we? If we do, then I agree. Better to try alcohol at home with adults. Kids and alcohol should be kept apart. I would never give my 12 year old grandson wine or beer.