I can definitely relate to the beginning of your comment. I was raised in a family that embraced our Italian heritage. Wine was served at every Holiday meal and children were always welcome to have a small glass of whatever was being served. There were no taboos around alcohol consumption and I think that because of that, our attitudes t…
I can definitely relate to the beginning of your comment. I was raised in a family that embraced our Italian heritage. Wine was served at every Holiday meal and children were always welcome to have a small glass of whatever was being served. There were no taboos around alcohol consumption and I think that because of that, our attitudes toward alcohol were formed such that I was not interested in consuming large quantities of it in high school or college. Among the biggest consumers of alcohol at my high school was a group of Mormon teens, for whom alcohol was forbidden. This made it very desirable to them. My husband and I raised our children as I was raised and had no issues with them and alcohol. It wasn’t mysterious or a rebellious act to drink so they didn’t abuse the privilege.
Completely agree with that, Michelle. When I was growing up the drinking age was 18, and I still didn’t binge drink in college. Enjoyed parties in college and med school but never really had issues with being hungover. Neither of my daughters got in trouble in college although I know they drank at times.
I can definitely relate to the beginning of your comment. I was raised in a family that embraced our Italian heritage. Wine was served at every Holiday meal and children were always welcome to have a small glass of whatever was being served. There were no taboos around alcohol consumption and I think that because of that, our attitudes toward alcohol were formed such that I was not interested in consuming large quantities of it in high school or college. Among the biggest consumers of alcohol at my high school was a group of Mormon teens, for whom alcohol was forbidden. This made it very desirable to them. My husband and I raised our children as I was raised and had no issues with them and alcohol. It wasn’t mysterious or a rebellious act to drink so they didn’t abuse the privilege.
Completely agree with that, Michelle. When I was growing up the drinking age was 18, and I still didn’t binge drink in college. Enjoyed parties in college and med school but never really had issues with being hungover. Neither of my daughters got in trouble in college although I know they drank at times.
Yes, exactly.