Do you t hink this is wrong?

[Nadine216]

Don't think you are wrong.
I hate drinking and smoking. DH is a smoker, but is not allowed to smoke in the house (even thought he does when I am not home ) and up until last year he was a drinker.

I think kids will grow up in your footsteps and follow your example. If you learn them that alcohol is ok WHEN USED IN MODERATION, because I believe that to ban it completely is also not right, and that it's illegal to use when you are younger than 18, then their foundations is set. If you teach your children the hassards of smoking and warn them of all the bad stuff that can happen when you smoke, they know what they are in for, kwim. Lead by example

About the song. You could try saying: "Well, that song makes no sense." And start another song. We have an Afrikaans song that will fit in this situation PERFECTLY.

The kids walk in a row behind a "wolf" (another kid) and then the kids chant: Wolf, Wolf, what is the time" the wolf answer 2 o'clock. The kids chant again and when the "wolf" feels up to it he/she suddenly shouts: "DINNERTIME" turns around and try and catch one of the other kids, so he/she can be "wolf"

Oh, about what to say to kids afterwards. That is tough, but maybe explain that by being that silly the next day ppl are sick. I know as a child it was terrible to be sick, because you can't play outside. So tell them that when ppl drink too much, they get sick and have to stay in bed the next day with a upset tummy and feeling nauseas and having a terrible headace That way you are telling the truth and so if he repeats it, no harm.