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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I mean, my kids are preschoolers and I guess I'm "teaching" them to drink now, in that they know that alcohol is for grownups only, and that they see us never have more than one or two drinks, and usually in social occasions (like when we have friends or family for dinner or a party).

[b]I'll start letting them have[/b] tastes probably around 12 (as my dad did) and [b]their own drink once they seem to be done growing, around 15-17[/b]. With us, at home only. [/quote]
Their brains will still be developing for another 8-10 years, but the important thing is that they’ll be as tall as possible. 😂

“…a sizable body of research links the early initiation of alcohol use to unsafe alcohol-related behaviors.5 In general, underage drinking can lead adolescents to make poor decisions and engage in potentially harmful behavior (e.g., drinking and driving, unsafe sexual behavior, and other substance use) that can result in a range of negative consequences, such as injuries, sexual assaults, and even death.”

“More and more research suggests that drinking alcohol in adolescence may have significant effects on brain function. The earlier people start drinking alcohol, the more likely they are to experience a measurable impact on cognitive functions, memory, and school performance over time—perhaps even into adulthood.12,13”

https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/alcohol-and-adolescent-brain[/quote]

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