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[quote=Anonymous]Think carefully about the example you set. If your family's social events are always well-lubricated affairs, you can be sure your kids are taking note. Do you make a big deal about cocktail hour? Post pics of your cocktails on Facebook? Does everyone think it's hilarious when uncle john gets drunk at Christmas? There's nothing inherently wrong with any of this, but know that your kids are noting that drinking is fun and an expected part of socializing. I'm not a teetotaler; I have a beer or a glass of wine several evenings per week. But mostly my kids see mom cooking dinner or washing dishes while casually sipping some wine. Nothing exciting or fun about it. We don't drink much at family gatherings--it's just not a part of our family culture. When we socialize with friends, the activity revolves around food or games/cards, not drinking. I really do think this matters.[/quote]
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