i'm a bit like you Sherie - my foks used to buy from the tme i was about 15 - and half the time i wouldn't drink it - i didn't see the excitement in it because i wasn't sneaking around behind their backs - i'd see my friends getting wasted and just think they looked stupid! i'm not sure what we will do with our kids - DH and i have differing opinions - i guess i won't mind if our kids drink at home (i don't drink often now, so i know i'd be responsible enough) or with someone of a similar nature to myself - i don't see the point in binge drinking!

i'm sure your daughter will understand your reasons tanya - if she's grown up enoughto think she's ready to drink, she should be grown up enough to respect her mum's decisions!