What is an appropriate amount of alcohol to let your teenager drink say maybe at Communion or a wedding.
2006-10-20 14:35:37 · 35 answers · asked by Lucky L 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
As much as they want.
2006-10-20 14:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Personally, I can not with a clear conscience say that any alcohol is OK to let a teenagers drink..No I am not a strict out of touch parent but why encourage the biggest drug problem in America..The reason I say this is as a child we were allowed at a very young age to have a half a small wine glass of wine on holidays. Then as we became teenagers, weddings, graduations, parties, there were no holds barred, and I grew up around a family of alcoholics. Soon my family life was out of control and I as a young adolescent was faced with some very painful, problems that were not brought on by my own doing. What was the first thing I thought of to do, ease the pain, how did I do that, I drank..Now that little glass of wine did not do it but I do remember that blissful, funny person that I thought I was, no worries, the bell of the ball, no inhibitions. For me, for a short time it became a problem, so I am totally against letting them drink as they wish. The other side of that coin is, if they decide to drink would you rather they hide it from you? You sound like good, caring parents which makes all the difference in the world but I just worry about the social ease it brings to kids that are somewhat shy..I am not an expert by any means..My own children did not like alcohol although I know they tried it because they told me but thank goodness it made them both desperately ill. As adults I have one that rarely drinks and a daughter that drinks to much and it is always when she is having a rough time of one sort or another. I don't know if there is an answer, maybe your clergy, or someone more qualified than myself should be answering this as I obviuosly have some real fear and not the best memories about it. Good luck and I know you will do what is right for your family. I am also sorry, I thought I could answer this without bringing personal feelings into it but it is not possible. Magnolia
2006-10-20 15:15:48 · answer #2 · answered by magnolia813 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I grew up in a Catholic household. Many families drink a very light dinner wine on Easter, Weddings, Communions and on Christmas. The equivalent of about 1/2 cup is enough for a toast and to accompany dinner. This is not considered "drinking." The wine is an accompaniment to dinner. My brothers and I grew up doing this and none of us have ever abused alcohol. Wine and dinner has been around for centuries. It was outlawed for minors starting around the 1930s. However, Church and state are separate. These laws came about due to alcohol abusers, not families who and remain true to their cultural and religious backgrounds.
2006-10-20 14:39:31 · answer #3 · answered by ValleyViolet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None. What is the point? Just because it is somewhat socially acceptable to let an underaged person drink at a social function does not make it right. Do they really need to drink alcohol to feel included in the celebration?
2006-10-20 16:57:17 · answer #4 · answered by Jen M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Communion takes care of itself, those people are stingy with giving that stuff out.
Next social function, let him drink what he thinks is a rational amount. This will be a great learning experience (and probably bonding - you'll have to accompany him to get his stomache pumped) for both of you. Bottoms up!
2006-10-22 18:26:20 · answer #5 · answered by devilUknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Communion is hardly a mouth full. At no time for any reason should they be allowed to consume alcohol. View that as a privilege reserved for responsible adults.
2006-10-20 16:26:00 · answer #6 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was growing up I was allowed to drink a 1/2 cup. But that was only at weddings or other special occasions.
2006-10-20 14:46:58 · answer #7 · answered by AzzGoodAzzItGetz 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't let my teen drink at any occasions except a sip at Communion time in church. If it happens in the celebration that follows that is not really drinking for religious reasons.
2006-10-20 14:45:15 · answer #8 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Certainly not very much, if it's at a public event it's still underage drinking. Maybe a taste, a sip, a small small cup, but barely any.
2006-10-20 14:43:49 · answer #9 · answered by twasbrillig 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well @ communion i'm allowed 1 sip.
@ a wedding i'm allowed 1 glass of champagne.
i wz also allowed a glass of champagne when my family went 2 this special thingamabobber in france. well also when we were in south of france i wz allowed 2 taste (like 1 sip) my dad's wine.
i'm 13.
2006-10-20 17:08:20 · answer #10 · answered by maiabell2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a 14 year old or a 19 year old? There's a difference between a sip and a six-pack.
2006-10-20 16:40:34 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋