DD1 (a very sensible and mature 15, but with friends of 16/17) has just started going to parties, the beach etc with a crowd. I know she has the odd glass of wine or beer and don't have too much of a problem with it. She always comes home rather than staying with friends so I can tell that she's not had much (no falling over or puking yet).
I don't supply her or help her to get it in any way and think most of the parents have the same view. There's obviously the odd older sibling who's more helpful as it seems to be coming from somewhere - we're in a village where it's pretty difficult to get served when you're under age as everyone knows you.
I do have one friend who gives her daughter a bottle of cider or wine when she's going out on the assumption she'll drink that rather than spirits. Others seem to say no booze at all.
Just wondered what's the MN verdict on what to do?
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Teens and alcohol - what's your policy?
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BodenGroupie · 21/06/2009 11:57
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