teens who drink in the home drink more

Jarheadwed · #1 January 29th, 2010, 09:09 PM

Kids who drink with parents drink more - UPI.com

I know we debated recently on teen drinking inside the home, and whether it would be allowed. Does this study change how you feel about it, reinforce how you feel about it?

#2 January 29th, 2010, 09:14 PM

My decision to let my children drink at home would be based on the children. If I felt they were likely to drink elsewhere anyways, or that they wouldn't follow my responsible example, they wouldn't be allowed o drink in the home. It's a moot point for me, as there is no alcohol allowed to be consumed in my house period. But I hope that parents don't just make blanket decisions for all of their children without considering each child's individual moral compass and sense of responsibility.

#3 January 29th, 2010, 09:15 PM

No, it doesn't change my opinion whatsoever.

BonitaAppleBomb · #4 January 29th, 2010, 09:45 PM

Totally reinforces my stance on the subject.

beck12 · #5 January 30th, 2010, 12:29 AM

Doesn't change anything for me. For one thsi is VERY limited on info. I knew people's whose parents did what I consider to be "drinking with them" where they got a little tipsy, drank at family parties, etc & then there is more like what my parents did, which was maybe a glass of wine at dinner. I don't think the two can be compared. So this article doesn't even explain what they are calling "drinking with the parents". If Dh & I have a glass of wine with dinner - I dont' call that us "drinking"...now if we set out & have two or three at the chimnea or a few beers - THAT is "drinking" to me...if that makes sense. In the technical sense, any time you take in fluids you are drinking & we all drink with our kids in that context...LOL So there is a LOT to be clarified when you are speaking about drinking alcohol & in what context & in what volume IMO. If Dh mows the lawn, comes in & has a beer (and just has the one) I don't think of him as "drinking" - he had A beer.... I think that sums it up I should shut up I am tired...LOL

Emm17 · #6 January 30th, 2010, 06:10 AM

I dont see an issue in allowing Avery to have a drink or two when she is older. Im not gonna let her get wasted, but if she wants a glass of wine at 16 with dinner, so be it.

Fallen2Love · #7 January 30th, 2010, 06:25 AM

My dad's rule always was, if you're going to drink I'd rather you do so under my roof. H is thought process was we wouldn't have to drive home, he wouldn't have to come pick me up, or wouldn't have to fear being taken advantage off, monitor to make sure no harm done, etc, etc.

Looking back - it took away the desire to go *OUT* and drink like friend's did. If we did drink anything it was like the New Years Eve, or other occasion. None of us (me or two brothers) drink to get drunk, and really outside of special occasions never drink. Not sure if it is because we were allowed that freedom with our dad or the fact that our mother is an alcoholic. We are all very aware that alcoholism does have a genetic link (addictive personality traits).

The article is not very specific on what they define as "drinking." And really some kids, just have different personalities and life experiences problem drinking for my mother began as a teenager sneaking to bars.

**Badfish** · #8 January 30th, 2010, 07:12 AM

No, it doesn't change my opinion. That article is very vague and there are mountains of counter evidence that shows countries without a drinking age do not have the problems with alcohol abuse that America has.