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29-08-09, 07:42 AM

In Belgium (where I grew up) the legal drinking age was 16, so clearly there is a discussion to be had about when kids can start drinking. I think the earlier they get used to it in a controlled environment then the more sensible they are later, so I say well done Lozzo

. Although at least get them some decent Belgian beer! Show then alcohol can be enjoyed rather then just necked to get off your face

29-08-09, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Lozzo

I inherited him.

As a former single mum, I'd say that probably makes you even more of a good dad.

dirtydog · 29-08-09, 08:23 AM

Nah not a bad dad at all. My dad used to take my oldest brother down the workingmens club for a couple of beers on a friday night when he was 16.

29-08-09, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Lozzo

My son got good GCSE results, so to celebrate with over the weekend I bought him and his mates 48 cans of Carlsberg

Yes, you should not be encouraging the youf to drink fizzy foreign pish!

29-08-09, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Samurai Penguin

Yes, you should not be encouraging the youf to drink fizzy foreign pish!

It's made here in Northampton! lol

Bri w · 29-08-09, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Von Teese

It's made here in Northampton! lol

Noooooo. Get him proper northern beer. Newcastle Brown

Up 'ere men are men ----- and sheep are frightened.

29-08-09, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dawn07

No you're a cool Dad! You know where he is and he's safe. Dx

Ditto. Except the "x", of course.

Better that him and his mates are safe, sound and warm and not likely to run into trouble. Will you be the same when he wants somewhere to take his girlfriends

timwilky · 29-08-09, 09:25 AM

Under age drinking is something that my bar owning friend and I disagree on.

My view is that it is far better that a person (say 16+) is allowed to drink in public whilst in the accompanied by a parent. ssshhh, do not tell anyone but my kids certainly had a drink whilst out with me. My friend however, says the law is 18 and she risks her livelihood should she serve underage, so wont.

Buying your lad the booze for home consumption is OK by me. However, I hope he paces himself. 48 in a mega session is certainly a killer. OK if he drinks them with his mates in your home. On the street/park etc. a big no no.

Encourage him to be responsible. let him have his girlfriend over when ready. But ensure they know the score.

29-08-09, 09:32 AM

I would happily do this with my kids, but it's a difficult one with their mates. Some of their parents would not be pleased if I supplied alcohol to their kids.

But on the whole I think it's a good idea.

29-08-09, 09:32 AM

boring mum here. My daughter was going to school disco and was getting ready at her pals house. Friends mum got them some vodka to drink before going. I was not happy. Becky can have a drink in the house if she wants (not interested). Her 3 pals came down from Scotland to stay last new year and I got them to get their parents to confirm to me that it was ok if they had a drink.

Not saying you are a bad dad but everyone has different ideas of what is acceptable.

29-08-09, 07:42 AM	#21
Warthog Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Am I a bad dad? In Belgium (where I grew up) the legal drinking age was 16, so clearly there is a discussion to be had about when kids can start drinking. I think the earlier they get used to it in a controlled environment then the more sensible they are later, so I say well done Lozzo . Although at least get them some decent Belgian beer! Show then alcohol can be enjoyed rather then just necked to get off your face

29-08-09, 08:23 AM	#23
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,422	Re: Am I a bad dad? Nah not a bad dad at all. My dad used to take my oldest brother down the workingmens club for a couple of beers on a friday night when he was 16. __________________ 2011 Speed Triple 1050

29-08-09, 09:25 AM	#28
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Am I a bad dad? Under age drinking is something that my bar owning friend and I disagree on. My view is that it is far better that a person (say 16+) is allowed to drink in public whilst in the accompanied by a parent. ssshhh, do not tell anyone but my kids certainly had a drink whilst out with me. My friend however, says the law is 18 and she risks her livelihood should she serve underage, so wont. Buying your lad the booze for home consumption is OK by me. However, I hope he paces himself. 48 in a mega session is certainly a killer. OK if he drinks them with his mates in your home. On the street/park etc. a big no no. Encourage him to be responsible. let him have his girlfriend over when ready. But ensure they know the score. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

29-08-09, 09:32 AM	#29
shonadoll Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Am I a bad dad? I would happily do this with my kids, but it's a difficult one with their mates. Some of their parents would not be pleased if I supplied alcohol to their kids. But on the whole I think it's a good idea.

29-08-09, 09:32 AM	#30
kitkat Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Am I a bad dad? boring mum here. My daughter was going to school disco and was getting ready at her pals house. Friends mum got them some vodka to drink before going. I was not happy. Becky can have a drink in the house if she wants (not interested). Her 3 pals came down from Scotland to stay last new year and I got them to get their parents to confirm to me that it was ok if they had a drink. Not saying you are a bad dad but everyone has different ideas of what is acceptable.