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Originally Posted by SumoDog
You also have to remember - Europe does not demonize alcohol and drugs like we do. I spent a month on student exchange in Paris in the 80's - no drinking age - kids were fine.
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In Amsterdam, only littering is illegal.
Funny, we were just discussing this tonight at the table. Hubby had procured some fine beer (Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout
) and our oldest boy says, "How's come I don't get a special drink on Friday night?" I asked him if he wanted to try a sip of beer and he declined but opted for some Kool-Aid. We discussed how his dad was raised as a first-generation American, as his folks allowed the kids to drink wine at the dinner table or at special occasions. It was no big deal to them (they're Greek). It wasn't a taboo to them and it's not in my house either.
I figure if he has "permission" to try these things it won't be half as much fun as if he sneaked it.
