I like to relax in the evening, so I have a 12 oz beer or a small glass of wine every day before dinner. I never go beyond that.
My 2 year old child watches this and she says that daddy is drinking juice.
So is it OK for me drink before child every day?
Appreciate your responses.
2006-10-03 05:43:27 · 19 answers · asked by John 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
As long as you aren't getting drunk or ignoring your child then I think it is good for her to see you drink in moderation. I think it takes the mystery out of alcohol and she will not be tempted to try it when she gets older. But do not lie to her about it being juice. Tell her the truth about what it is and that it is for grown ups only. We never hid alcohol from our kids and had no trouble with the teen years and now that they are adults one doesn't drink at all and the other drinks maybe 1 beer a day. Good luck!
2006-10-03 06:13:35 · answer #1 · answered by kksay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure that there are plenty of people who will get all upset and say this is the wrong thing to do, but I think it's almost a good thing. If she's seeing people having a single drink, and being moderate, that's a great example for her to have. It's better than having her watch you drink only on weekends, and until you become intoxicated. At 2 she doesn't even know what you're drinking, so I wouldn't worry at this point.
2006-10-03 12:48:26 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa, That's me! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Umm...unless she is sitting there matching you drink for drink then yes it is alright. However, if she thinks that daddy is drinking "juice" then she is intelligent enough for you to begin teaching her right from wrong. Let her know that it is not juice. It is a glass of wine or a beer and it is for grown ups only not little kids. Please don't be one of those parents who lets there kids sip wine because it "helps blood flow" or drink beer because "it kills the worms". I was one of those kids thanks to select relatives and I spent my 20's over the toilet. I say this as a nurse (11 years) START THE TRAINING NOW!!! Or you can pick her up at the kegger when she's 16...your choice.
2006-10-03 12:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why wouldnt it be OK? You are an adult and as long as you are not getting drunk I don't see what the problem is. I think it's fine to let her think it is juice right now but I would explain that it's really wine or beer and it's only for grown-ups in the next year.
2006-10-03 12:46:01 · answer #4 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say wait til after your child goes to bed or do it when they arent in the room. because soon they learn "beer" and "wine" and they start calling their juice that. i know this because my friends sons did that with their juice boxes. its not harming them but if ever by chance they went in the refridgerator or anything and got one, they would find out its not so much juice as they thought. but even if you keep drinking "juice" infront of her, just explain to her when shes old enough to understand that you do it just to relax and not to get totally sloshed and that you can have fun with only one drink and that your responsible by having limits
2006-10-03 13:36:13 · answer #5 · answered by Baybie Gurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fine by me. If she thinks you're just drinking juice, then there is no harm in that. But, make sure she doesn't see the bottle of wine or she'll think "Hey, I want some juice" and she could pour some for herself.
2006-10-03 12:47:09 · answer #6 · answered by BeeFree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its just one glass, after work, and you don't pass out or act like a weirde drunk then yes. Don't give her any!!!!!
I really don't see a problem with it. Drinking in moderation (1 glass a day is moderate) is good for you and maybe she won't go hog wild with liquor when she's older if she sees it used responsibly since she's young.
2006-10-03 12:57:15 · answer #7 · answered by Lotus Phoenix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think everyone is going to have an opinion, but the decision to drink in front of your child is a personal one. Make a decision on what you think is best and stick with it.
2006-10-03 12:51:36 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah as long you don't let her have a taste of beer or anything and keep in mind when she gets alot older, she will realize you are drinking beer. also when she gets older, explain to her about drugs and what happens when you drink alcohol and show her good example of responsible drinking too.
2006-10-03 12:53:02 · answer #9 · answered by Rita 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure why not? My husband drinks in front of our daughter. She never questions it or anything. We just tell her it's an "adult drink".
2006-10-03 12:47:47 · answer #10 · answered by jevic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋