Some parents allow their children to try a little alcohol with them on special occasions; others prefer not to. There is some evidence that shows drinking at an earlier age increases the possibility of alcohol-related harm later on, but other studies show young people introduced to drinking moderately in the home, with good parental role models are less likely to binge and more likely to develop moderate drinking habits.
Remember, there is a world of difference between sips on special occasions and whole drinks, so the UK Chief Medical Officers CMO recommend that parents should not allow their children to drink alcohol at home under the age of Whatever you decide, stick to your guns and make sure your child understands why it can be dangerous for young people to drink.
Be prepared to say NO if you are uncomfortable with party situations and lay down ground rules. Children should also know that there are laws restricting the age at which you can buy and drink alcohol. The important thing is to focus on the facts, and to give your child the knowledge and skills to avoid the dangers associated with alcohol. If you break the law, you face having your licence taken away for at least a year and an unlimited fine or up to six months in prison.
Causing death through drink-driving can result in a maximum prison sentence of 14 years and a driving ban for at least two years. Home Common health questions Children's health Back to Children's health. Should my child drink alcohol? Health advice Health risks: Drinking alcohol can damage a child's health, even if they're 15 or older. It can affect the normal development of vital organs and functions, including the brain, liver, bones and hormones.
Beginning to drink before age 14 is associated with increased health risks, including alcohol-related injuries, involvement in violence, and suicidal thoughts and attempts. Drinking at an early age is also associated with risky behaviour, such as violence, having more sexual partners, pregnancy, using drugs, employment problems and drink driving. Advice for parents: If children do drink alcohol, they should not do so until they're at least 15 years old. If 15 to 17 year olds drink alcohol, it should be rarely, and never more than once a week.
They should always be supervised by a parent or carer. If 15 to 17 year olds drink alcohol, they should never exceed the recommended adult weekly limit 14 units of alcohol. To help us improve GOV. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Cookies on GOV. UK We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies. Consumption of alcohol beverages without food in the company of minors under 18 years of age is prohibited in public places.
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