I grew up in a very liberal household. When my parents would have a drink before dinner & with dinner, I'd get a VERY watered down version in the same glass (like they'd make a scotch and dry, put a splash into a glass for me and fill it with dry). When I was in high school I could drink at home if I wanted to, no sneaking around getting drunk with friends (couldn't see the point when I could have a drink at home), no going out to clubs/pubs under-age to drink (yes I used to go to clubs/pubs under-age but to see live bands), I could sit at home on a Friday/Saturday night and have a drink or two with dinner.

I am not a big drinker, I don't have to drink all the time, I know my limits, in saying that I do occasionally let loose and get a bit messy.

I will probably bring up my children the way I was, that alcohol isn't something that you have to sneak around and have, if you want one, then ask for one. One thing I've observed, the more you make something taboo the more "intriguing" it is.