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[quote=Anonymous]My parents and DH's were complete teetotalers. No alcohol anywhere, no social engagements with alcohol, nothing. DH and I do drink socially, but as my kids get older, I realize that I have no model of how to "deal" with alcohol-related issues. DD (6) has started to ask to taste drinks, etc. What are some good pointers on this? Do some of you only drink when the kids aren't around? Or is it better to make it seem normal to them and not a big deal? How do you answer questions you have? Did your alcohol habits change as your kids got closer to high school/college (when they may be offered alcohol or want to try it)? (As in, did you decrease drinking in front of them as they got older?) Any help would be appreciated, thanks! I seem to go back to my own childhood when I get questions. My parents thought drinking any alcohol was wrong, and I question whether I'm doing something wrong. DD has never seen us drunk, and we don't drink everyday or anything. [/quote]
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