RE: What should be drinking age? Heck, when is someone an ad
I was 14 and in London England on holidays with parents, eating at a hotel. I was not even questioned. Strange eh?
When I was 16 my parents would let me and my brothers have a drink or 2. As long as I did not over due it it was not a problem. They said they knew I would drink and they rather I do it at home where it is safe instead of drinking in the park or at a friends house.
I must say my parents were pretty opened minded and they knew teenagers drink so better do it at home instead of sneaking out to do it.
Hell when my kids are 16 and want a beer(or a joint for that matter) I will give them one. I am too a realist and would rather have my kids drink (or use pot)at home under my supervision. I wont force them to drink but I understand and know teenagers do drink(not all but a lot), so why fight it and make your life more miserable? This way I can teach them responsibility and make sure they do not over do it, just like my "hippie parents" did.
Some people disagree with me but I would rather have my kids try booze and/or pot if they choose to do so when myself or my wife are around. Whats the big deal they are going to try it anyways. If you object or fight it will openly make them more determined to try or experiment, then problems happen, get in a vehicle with a drunk teenager etc. At least if they try or Experiment at home We can keep an eye on them.
I was 14 and in London England on holidays with parents, eating at a hotel. I was not even questioned. Strange eh?
When I was 16 my parents would let me and my brothers have a drink or 2. As long as I did not over due it it was not a problem. They said they knew I would drink and they rather I do it at home where it is safe instead of drinking in the park or at a friends house.
I must say my parents were pretty opened minded and they knew teenagers drink so better do it at home instead of sneaking out to do it.
Hell when my kids are 16 and want a beer(or a joint for that matter) I will give them one. I am too a realist and would rather have my kids drink (or use pot)at home under my supervision. I wont force them to drink but I understand and know teenagers do drink(not all but a lot), so why fight it and make your life more miserable? This way I can teach them responsibility and make sure they do not over do it, just like my "hippie parents" did.
Some people disagree with me but I would rather have my kids try booze and/or pot if they choose to do so when myself or my wife are around. Whats the big deal they are going to try it anyways. If you object or fight it will openly make them more determined to try or experiment, then problems happen, get in a vehicle with a drunk teenager etc. At least if they try or Experiment at home We can keep an eye on them.