To get my teenager drunk

[teenagerparent]

Ok so I've NC for this as I know some people will have strong opinions! My DD is 16 and beginning to get invited to parties that involve alcohol, its going to happen. Its not changed since early 90s when I was that age and never will. AIBU to get her drunk at home over the Easter break so she knows her own limits before she is drinking without me and DH there? My thoughts are that if she knows how much she can drink without being drunk then she is less likely to over indulge out, and not end up in any dodgy situations. I've obviously done the be sensible talk, and the you can ring me anytime and I will fetch you no matter what, but I'd be stupid to think she's not going to get drunk at some point, and the likelihood of any teenager waiting until 18 to have their first drink is pretty slim.

[Afternooncatnap]

What does

Shoot her up with her pin

Mean. What's her pin?

[frasier]

Afternooncatnap I think they meant "Shoot her up with opium".

Autocorrect error maybe.

[StealthPolarBear]

Heroin
Sorry, phone clearly disapproves as well

[Echobelly]

By all means have a few drinks with her, but I think there's no need to 'get her drunk'.

I think kids used to drinking in moderation with adult supervision (such as a glass of wine with dinner) are much less likely to go crazy with the booze when they have the opportunity. As it happened, I didn't like alcohol much, although my dad would offer us wine with dinner sometimes from when we were in our early teens.

My kids aren't old enough yet, but I would always advise them having something non alcoholic every 3rd drink, don't mix up different types of booze too much, make sure you eat when you drink and for girls, be aware that your tolerance can vary a lot with your cycle (it does for me) so around your period you may tolerate less than other times.