[Dave26035]

I think the best approach is to let kids have a TASTE–just a taste–as soon as they are curious about it. If that’s three years old, so be it. Most small children will have one small sip of beer and not want to try again for a long time. As for realling having a small glass of wine or something (not enought to give a buzz), 10 is not too early. Regardless, I fortunately grew up in a home where alcohol was de-mystified and not at all taboo. The first time I got really buzzed, it was at a family reunion and I was about 13. I drank relatively frequently from the time I was 15 or 16. The net result is that I went away to college much better able to handle my alcohol, know my limits, etc.–after having had drinks with, or before coming home to, my parents, for several years. I think the European model is so much better than the American one in this regard.

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Name : Dave26035, Gender : M, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 35, City : New Orleans, State : LA, Country : United States, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class, 

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