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Why is it legal for children aged 5 to drink alcohol at home?

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DontMockMe · 28/09/2018 22:43

Why is this the law? I really can't make sense of the age being so low.

I do know of someone who (shockingly) let's their 5 year old have the odd drink of beer! I wish it wasn't but this unfortunately is very much true. They are a good family who really care about their kids in all other departments, but in my opinion their thought process on doing this is massively skewed and I find it v upsetting.

I just can't believe this isn't against the law!

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Mumberjack · 29/09/2018 12:04

My 5 yo can be a belligerent shit without alcohol so letting her get pissed would be even worse Grin

I totally get the Mediterranean culture of a sip of wine with a meal fostering a healthy attitude towards alcohol - as part of a wider culture of enjoying a little drink rather than drinking purely to get blootered

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