How much alcohol for a 15 year old?

There is always confusion about the legal position with alcohol in the home and children. It is illegal to buy alcohol for anyone under 18 years old, including your own children. It is not illegal to let your children drink alcohol you have bought for yourself in your home. If you buy alcohol and give it to your children to take to a sleepover or party you are committing an offence.

It depends on the child's character and outlook. Rather than leave them to try something with friends, I'd rather be involved if it is going to happen anyway. Just about every kid tries it at college, so how does one approach these things?
Depends on the kid and on the parent.

How old is your kid now?

What is the legal drinking age where you are?

Would you let them try alcohol before that age?

Those who allow this, if you lived somewhere where cannabis was legal would you buy them weed in order to introduce it to them yourself?

I use marijuana and it’s legal here. I would never buy some for my kid in order to teach him moderation.

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None.

Absolutely 'spot on' approach in my view. 👍

While.not.getting involved in the most.recent part of this discussion. I'd allow a.couple.of cans of pre mix daquairi or aldi bottles or beer. Both contain low levels of alchohol.and this seems to have worked ok with my 18 and 22 year old who both have a sensible attitude to alcohol, unlike my ds best friend. Alcohol not till.he was 18 and now frequently gets very drunk at.22. We employed the all things in moderation from about 15.and alcohol was.often given at home so glass wine with meal etc. No strong spirits till 1i and heading to uni.

It isn't what you said, read it again.

And what your do with your kiddie is up to you. I stand by my own comments

Endless stubborn nonsense from you has become boring. If you don't like the tooth, so trying to get the last word in

Endless stubborn nonsense from you has become boring. If you don't like the tooth, so trying to get the last word in

Which is what I said.

I would not be purchasing them some to take to someone else's home and be someone else's responsibility.

I would allow them to try some of mine under my supervision, but realistically probably not at 15.

Just a poison with different effects and causes cumulative liver damage. That's OK, because it receives pain, right? And alcohol has many positive effects too.
Many things when abused cause a big problem!

If you're bored, then find something else to do.

You're now resorting to personal remarks, which is not necessary.

Paracetamol causes pain reduction. Alcohol is a poison.

Paracetamol is a drug too.
The comparison to butter was in a different conversation context, relating to what's bad for you, so let's not play silly twisty challenge games

Paracetamol is a drug too.
The comparison to butter was in a different conversation context, off what's bad for you, so let's not play silly challenge games

It is if you're buying it to hand to them, but it is not illegal to allow them to have some of yours at your home.

Those arguing to introduce and allow alcohol consumption to children and adolescents should really educate themselves and possibly look at their own relationships to alcohol. It seems to be such a touchy subject for a lot of people here!
I'm not a prude at all, but I'll be damned if I am going to facilitate and/or condone underage drinking. Kids need all the help and support they can get to keep their bodies healthy and free from things like alcohol for as long as possible.
My attitude about it is that it is for adults and that it is very unhealthy for growing brains and bodies and avoid as long as you can.
I'm not taking the, No bloody way, not under my roof, approach as we all know that doesn't work.
Education is best, I think.
However, the word moderation is stupid because that is too subjective.

I'm done playing ping ping with your stubborn "Mr Perfect" simplistic approach to life. I'm also bored of picking at words instead of the context.

Alcohol is legally allowed to be given in a private setting such as one's home to children as young as 5.
Doesn't make it right, or safe, but it is not illegal.

I understand not everyone is religious. But I wouldn't recommend introducing it at an early age. The US has the 21 thing for a reason.

So what if it's for recreation? You go from A to B? Bikes actually are good for exercise. I don't drink alcohol at all. It's banned in my religion and for good reason. It's a poison. Look at how much damage and destruction is caused by drinking. Better just to go without. If you like the taste, try and alcohol free or low alcohol alternative.

Comparing alcohol, which is a drug, to butter is what is ridiculous.

15 is three years earlier than 18 - a big difference in terms of brain development. But yes, obviously better not to drink as an adult either.

well different AI say the below

🧠 Health Risks

1. Brain development: The brain is still developing, especially the parts controlling decision-making and impulse control. Alcohol can interfere with this growth.
2. Increased risk of addiction: Starting young increases the chance of developing alcohol dependence later in life.
3. Poor judgment: Alcohol impairs decision-making, making teens more vulnerable to accidents, risky behavior, or unsafe situations.
4. Mental health: Early alcohol use is linked to depression, anxiety, and poor academic performance.