He asked me during dinner one night why is it okay for me to drink alcohol when his teacher says alcohol is a drug. I only have an occasional glass of wine with dinner. Even more rarely I will drink more with friends, but not while my children are around. How do I explain to him that, even though alcohol is technically a drug, it is okay to have a glass a few times a week - while also giving him the understanding that other drugs are NOT okay in ANY amount?
2007-09-01 07:25:48 · 24 answers · asked by muchluv4pets 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Yes, alcohol is a drug. You can explain to him that it is not an illegal drug, which makes it different and that as long as it is used responsibly that it is acceptable. When it becomes unacceptable is when alcohol is used irresponsibly-the same as using Tylenol or any other legal drug in an improper manner.
If I were you, I would consult the teacher or DARE officer-whoever lead this class-they should make things like this more clear in the future. I believe that there should be a focus on the responsible use of legal drugs (such as alcohol and Tylenol, etc.) and the abuse of them which makes a big difference. Children need not be confused by this information, as it makes them think just what you said-that if one is okay, they all are.
EDITED TO ADD: It is good for your son to witness the responsible use of alcohol.
2007-09-01 08:33:24 · answer #1 · answered by StayAtHomeMomOnTheGo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a drug but a LEGAL drug like aspirin and cold medication. Kids need to know that adults can be responsible about consuming alcohol and when they are adults - they can decide if they want to have a drink with dinner or take an aspirin for a headache. My 8yr old went through the same thing but I don't drink and he wanted to know why I didn't drink since it has health benefits! Just be patient while he tries to merge his school's hardline stance and your responsible use. He will get it.
Good Luck!
2007-09-01 15:24:47 · answer #2 · answered by ednolb 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him there is a big difference between something legal- that the law says an ADULT -can buy and something illegal. Also alcohol may be a drug, but the dangers come in with abusing alcohol and driving while drinking. These are the things you should focus on discussing with your child.
2007-09-01 08:00:21 · answer #3 · answered by michelle 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is a drug. So is Aspirin. The difference is one is the legality of it. Don't forget once upon a time marijuana and cocaine were not illegal either. But that's how I explained it to my eldest. Alcohol is a legal drug if you are 21 years of age and older.
2007-09-01 10:33:58 · answer #4 · answered by lady_dawn2 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The teacher is tying to keep it simple and in doing so, is confusing the kids.
Tell him alcohol is a drug like aspirin. It needs no prescription and an adult may buy it "over the counter."
Tell him he should not confuse it with a drug like morphine, that always needs a doctor's prescription and supervision.
Tell him he should also not confuse it with a drug like LDS that is illegal all the time, in all places and not even a doctor can prescribe it.
If he understands there are different categories of drugs, he will understand better the social context of alcohol and not lump you in with a junky in his thoughts.
2007-09-01 07:32:50 · answer #5 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 8⤊ 1⤋
That's nuts that the school would teach that! Tell your son "It's okay to drink once and awhile when your an adult, but too much is consider a drug. Your school didn't explain it enough." I'd call the school and ask that they don't stress drinking so much as a drug because you barely knew how to answer your son! When I went to school we didn't learn about drugs and alchol until 5th grade and I was 10/11 and we had a special program where they didn't call alcohol a drug.
~Taylor
2007-09-01 10:19:21 · answer #6 · answered by Jasmine 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
eduated yourself, anything we put in are body is a drug. distintion the difference between addition, and maintain well being. food is the worsed plague to hit america. so don't pick out a particular drug. get to the point. alcohol consumistion by a developing mind of that age could be fatual. there are possiblities at that stage that alcohol cause physical and mental illness later in life. If your fat and over weigh to you are a drug additic. you stop getting the adapedate vitimins you need to live health is bad for you. tell just because the law says you can drink alcohol at 21 doesn't mean you are responsible to handle it. so as you grow and become a man you will be given chooses. but for right know as your mommy i can only share what i know to be right and share with him how you feel about other drugs.
2007-09-01 07:49:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Alcohol IS a drug...not just "technically", how YOU decide to justify your drinking habits to your son is YOUR choice. I suggest visiting either an Al Anon or an AA meeting and getting an education on alcohol for both you and your son. As far as "drugs" go...why do you think one has to go to the pharmacist to get Psudeophedrine Nowadays...it is a DRUG and is used to create amphetamines...So how would you justify needing psudeophed for a stuffy nose?
2007-09-01 11:11:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Thats why kids are atracted to it. "ITS A DRUG" they say. You know what? It's legal for ADULTS. Period. What they need to teach at that age is being a good citizen, be a productive member of society and control your impulses to do the wrong thing.
2007-09-01 08:01:38 · answer #9 · answered by Becky J 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-16 08:39:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋