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I think it's all about common sense when it comes to children and alcohol. As a young kid I was served wine, cider and beer by my parents and grandparents. They called it wobbly juice! But I was never allowed to get drunk and it helped me sleep! It's also very much how the French perceive alcohol with their children. I have noticed that some Dominicans do too.

As an adult, I have never made great deal about booze. I can take it or leave it. I enjoy a tipple every now and then. I would call myself a moderate drinker. I hardly ever drink alone. I very rarely get drunk.

Something I noticed when I was a young man in the Air Force, a lot of my fellow recruits would love to get mashed at every opportunity, because they were away from home and they could now drink legally. I met so many alcoholics in my military career.

I intend to treat alcohol the same with my kids. If you don't forbid it, it doesn't become a problem.