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In response to "ST Poll: If your drinking was underage, were you allowed to drink at home?" by CrankYanker

No and (while every parent makes their own decisions) I think it's a mistake. I think it becomes very difficult to draw lines for kids when you're

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Jul 12 '13, 08:27

permitting them to do things at home that you would not condone if they were out without you. Kids only get the part where it's ok (note that a sip of wine or a taste of beer I don't find the same as pouring them a glass). I've seen this with my nephew. They allow him to drink at home with some regularity and then are upset when they find out he's been out drinking with his friends. They've also smoked weed with him and then worry about him getting high. You just can't send mixed messages like that.

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chawl -- nm - Diva Jul 12, 08:36
No means maybe. -- nm - Spawn Jul 12, 08:33
wtf -- nm - groiny Jul 12, 08:29 1
- Some parents take the view that the kids are going to drink and smoke anyway so it's better to do it supervised than on their own. I think there's a - pmb Jul 12, 08:34

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No and (while every parent makes their own decisions) I think it's a mistake. I think it becomes very difficult to draw lines for kids when you're

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