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Posted by Sebastian on November 1, 2003, at 21:44:21
had my first drink of beer at age 2. What do you suppose the psychological or physical aspects of this are?
Posted by shar on November 2, 2003, at 22:28:59
In reply to 1st beer, posted by Sebastian on November 1, 2003, at 21:44:21
How much beer were you given? Did you continue to drink beer on a regular basis at that age, and into adulthood? Or, were you given a sip to see how it tasted, and then no more, or only occasionally allowed a taste?
In my Sicilian family, it was not unusual for youngsters (but not toddlers) to be allowed a sip of wine. In Sicily, it's pretty much served with every meal. However, I don't know that Sicilian wine made in that little village is the equivalent of wine we'd buy here.
Shar
Posted by Sebastian on November 5, 2003, at 11:43:44
In reply to Re: 1st beer, posted by shar on November 2, 2003, at 22:28:59
One sip, never alowed again. Except for rum balls, one or two times, much later.
Posted by cookie0876 on November 25, 2003, at 22:13:55
In reply to Re: 1st beer, posted by Sebastian on November 5, 2003, at 11:43:44
My best friend's mom once gave her half a beer in her baby bottle on a road trip in the 70's to help her sleep. She is actually a very good mother and was just a dumb kid not realizing what the effects could have been. I think it used to be common to give kids whiskey for coughs back in the olden days as well. I, too, had a sip or two of Daddy's beer occassionally. I think this is a common practice. It probably isn't the best idea but it seems harmless. I think psychologically these acts might make drinking seem like a fine thing to do from a young age. But, in my opinion, it is a fine thing to do as long as you don't abuse it.
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