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In response to
"wtf -- nm"
by
groiny
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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
Posted by
pmb (aka pmb)
Jul 12 '13, 08:34
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sense that they can teach the kids to do it responsibly if they're involved. I just think it makes kids think it's ok. And I have to say that drinking is a big thing on my wife's side of the family. The parents do cocktails before dinner and then lots of wine with dinner, and while I get that they're adults and should be able to do what they want, I just think it doesn't send a great message. Kids mirror what you do. I'm not saying you should never drink in front of your kids, but if you drink a lot, all the time, you're sending a message.
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