My daughter is 17 and knows God. We are going on a cruise with my husbands side of the family. (not christions and they drink). Our nephew asked what we thaught about her having a drink in Mexico. I know that whatever she does in life she is held accountable for. Is this the time I let her decide.
2007-12-30 01:24:56 · 16 answers · asked by lauradog 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
remember natalie halloway?
she went and got drunk and now no one knows where she is
just a reminder
2007-12-30 01:27:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Okay, first you are still the parent and you will always be responsible for your kids actions. If you are a christian, why are you associating with non-christians? I beleive that is a bible based commandment not a suggestion. I say that because of what you are thinking already.
If you are going to expose your child to alcholo, then let it be in a mature and respectable enviroment. It is to easy and too much temptation when she does go out on her own, to induldge and do someting foolish. I believe it is better to have a long talk with her on this subject. The last thing you want is your child raped, or caught later on in a DUI or vehicle crash because of a misuse of alcholo. Stick with what the bible says about drinking.
2007-12-30 09:33:09 · answer #2 · answered by fire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not a sin to have a drink, its a sin to get drunk. If she is with you and you are there watching her, I don't see that it will hurt. My mom use to give me sips of her mixed drinks as a young child and I think that when it came to drinking, I never seen the thrill in it as my other friends did. I never became big on drinking and will have a drink maybe thrree times in a year. Your daughter has probably already had a drink by this age without you knowing because of other teenagers and herself trying to fit in and you just don't know it.
2007-12-30 09:35:59 · answer #3 · answered by Little Lisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does the fact that she knows God have to do with anything? You telling me that people that drink doesn't believe? There is nothing wrong with drinking, only if you get violent, disrespectful etc. But if you can have a good time without harming anyone, including yourself, then there is nothing wrong with it. I'm a Christian and I enjoy a drink every now and again, mostly cause I'm a student, thats what we do =) But as I said, there is nothing wrong with it.
2007-12-30 09:30:31 · answer #4 · answered by Showstoppa 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
At her age, she'll be able to make that decision without your permission pretty soon, and it's a safe bet that she's going to at least TRY it sooner or later. It would be better that her first experience with alcohol happens in a safe environment under your watchful eye and with your helpful advice.
2007-12-30 09:32:56 · answer #5 · answered by marbledog 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
when my daughter, 17 took a class trip to Mexico...that was one of the biggest concerns of the parents....we weren't real concerned because of the way we raised her...we do not drink ...she went tried a drink thought it was horrible and that was the end of that....they have to do their own thing someday....gotta cut em loose...she'll do fine...don't worry
2007-12-30 09:32:33 · answer #6 · answered by lanek 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is that YOU should decide. Keep in mind there have been many Natalie Holloway-type cases throughout history.
If you trust her enough to make sound judgments, then perhaps indeed it's about time. You know who you'll blame if unforeseen consequences arise though...hard choice - good luck!
2007-12-30 09:31:16 · answer #7 · answered by edrogers55 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have to allow her to taste alcohol, and with the family is a brilliant way...otherwise, when they eventually leave home, even for just a day, they go mad! You can't say "Don't" without allowing her to see what she's refusing...and that goes for most vices in life!
2007-12-30 09:30:51 · answer #8 · answered by Susie D 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
18 is the drinking age in mexico.....but heck let her drink...she will wake up on some beach sore and be a real woman...if she stays alive.....so dont be stupid
2007-12-31 15:09:24 · answer #9 · answered by scott b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its better for her not to drink u can give her a chance when shes 18 or 19.
2007-12-30 09:28:19 · answer #10 · answered by ajalakaren2 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you should not let her drink. I have seen to many people ruined because of alcohol and it all started by their parents allowing them to drink at a young age. But then again thats your decision
2007-12-30 09:30:53 · answer #11 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋