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Being brought up as the child of children of alcoholics, I've (hopefully) been given both a clear warning and perspective regarding alcoholism. I have memories of my grandmother and grandfather being intoxicated and I developed a strong aversion to alcohol as a result. I will occasionally drink alcohol, but never in my life have I been intoxicated to any real degree nor will I ever.
IMHO, this is the appropriate behavior to model to children, but allowing them to break the law is massively irresponsible and stupid. Allowing children to consume alcohol here in the US is illegal. Teaching your children that some laws can be ignored when you know you won't be caught is a terrible lesson. If you want your child to enjoy alcohol with dinner, cook it in the meal, burning off the alcohol. I've got hundreds of recipes that include wines that you can have, but don't let your kids drink unless it's legal where you live.
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