Youth and Alcohol

[QueenBee]

I grew up surrounded by alcoholism, and people who could just not handle booze. I remember my mom giving me the occasional sip of her "girly" drinks. But beyond that, I was never really one to even want to drink much. Though, my dad owned a small restaurant and bar, so I was around it a lot. I remember him making me what I now know is a Shirley Temple, and telling me it was a Sloe Gin Fizz. Probably not his best idea, he learned, when we were all out to eat, and I ordered a Sloe Gin Fizz..not even kn owing it was anything other than what my dad gave me.
I would not provide drinks to kids. Does not mean they will not get it somewhere else, but won't be from me.