I'd rather my child experience these things with me there to protect them and teach them, than to have them do it when I'm not there and possibly end up in trouble or dead.
I wouldn't let my 11 year old do it now, but when he's older and getting more curious, I will let him sip a little and have talks with him about how alcohol could effect one's life.
I want him to forever be comfortable with me. If he feels he can't talk to me about having tried a beer at a friends house (because I've been against him trying it), than what else would he be uncomfortable telling me?
IIN for my sister to let her 16 year old daughter drink alcohol?
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I'd rather my child experience these things with me there to protect them and teach them, than to have them do it when I'm not there and possibly end up in trouble or dead.
I wouldn't let my 11 year old do it now, but when he's older and getting more curious, I will let him sip a little and have talks with him about how alcohol could effect one's life.
I want him to forever be comfortable with me. If he feels he can't talk to me about having tried a beer at a friends house (because I've been against him trying it), than what else would he be uncomfortable telling me?