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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lisa Salmon

A strict ban or a little alcohol at home: How should parents teach their teen to drink responsibly?

As children get older and start showing an interest in ‘grown-up’ pursuits like drinking alcohol, it can be hard for parents to know where to draw the line.

Do they try to ban their kids from drinking alcohol until they’re 18, or follow the more relaxed European approach and maybe let them have a little wine mixed with water at first, before eventually allowing the odd glass of wine at dinner?

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