Is alcohol or drug(s) ok to a baby or child?

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Tell me if they are ok by giving them to a baby or child?

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Hmm.. interesting question.

I would say "NO" cuz I believe if a baby/child has a taste of alcohol or drug (that includes caffine, so kids shouldn't have coffee until older!) they will get addicted to it. On the other hand, I sort of think it's wise to "share" allow your teenager (if you believe they're mature enough) to have a taste of it WITH you. That way, they would understand that MODERATION is key.

Hard, illegal drug use should not be tolerated whatsoever.

I did grow up knowing the taste of beer and other alcohol, and that sort of had me gotten sick of it... I do drink from occasionally, but most of the time it's very little, because I'm probably so used to it, and I had developed a distaste for it.
 
I had my first taste of alcohol when I was young from my parents because they wanted to "test" me and you know what? I hated the taste of alcohol and I signed to my parents "ICKY!" They used reverse psychology on us and they signed back "No! It' s supposed to taste good!" I really thank my parents for the reverse psychology because my 2 sisters and I don't really drink a lot until we got around legal drinking age. A lot of people raise a brouhaha around pregnant/nursing mothers when they drink in moderation. They don't realize that a glass of wine does not affect pregnancy and it does not case F.A.S (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) Chronic Alcoholism does cause F.A.S. Beer or wine is also good for nursing mothers because it helps with the stimulus of lactation. Nursing mothers do notice a surge of milk when they lactate in the morning after they drink beer or wine the night before. It's because of the wheat/barley inside the alcohol and the same case goes, it will not cause alcoholism in the baby. The baby will not have F.A.S too. Some people say it may or can cause S.I.D.S (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) which is false. There is no medical document to back that up at all. Usually S.I.D.S is hereditary with children or a simple freak accident.
 
As what Freaky says, I think it is ok for them to Taste it. I feel for a slightly different reason. I feel that if you restrict them, they are more tempted to try it. My parents let me taste stuff when I was a kid, and I was less interested later in life cuz I knew that beer tasted gross. If you do it right, letting your kids try, I think it is good for them.
 
I think it depends on the individual and their family. If that person is in a high risk group (Parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents are alcoholics and/or addicts) Those children should be warned of the consequences. Because usually those children have grown up watching their parents, aunts, uncles, etc etc.. get drunk and/or high and they are used to it. There is a thing called addictive behaviour. THat means a person has a tendency to become addicted to many things very easily and fast. Also an addictive behaviour means, to steal, lie, hide things and the list goes on... Those children should NOT be allowed to taste or try drugs and alcohol until they are old enough to understand the consequences.

Children who have a good upbringing and parents who actually talks to their children and give them lots of love. The children will be in a low risk group and less likely to become addicts. It is very very important for parents to explain to their children how they should not abuse things like that.

For drugs, I don't think children should try drugs at all until they are adults themselves. One puff of a joint, they will be high. One sip of beer or wine, they won't get drunk. They will know how it tastes, that's all.
 
Ohh and it is NOT NOT ok to give anything to a baby. Or to a toddler. They are way too young.
 
Alcohol should not be given to babies... period!

My real mom gave me alcohol when I was little. Her boyfriend gave me alcohol too. I didn't know and it tasted awful. I'm just glad they didn't abuse it.
 
I am glad to see most of you agree on that alcohol and other forms of drugs should not be given to children. After a good number of courses and readings in cognitive development and neurology, I can confirm that those drugs are harmful for anyone in the molecular and cellular level. Thus it is the parents responsibly to keep a safe distance between their children and alcohol/drugs.

[Optional reading]
Children’s brains are more sensitive to drugs given its massive connections between neurons. The average child’s brain has over 40 to 60% more synapse connections compared to a grown adult’s brain. This phenomenon is helpful in learning and acquiring language. As the number of the synapses decreases, it becomes more difficult for one to learn new information. The window of opportunity, also knows as the best time to acquire a language is from birth to age 5 to 6 approximately.

Ones specific type of neurotransmitter in the brain is called GABA(y-aminobutyric); it is a primary inhibitory transmitter in the central nervous system. Alcohol is a GABA agonist, and the consumption of alcohol can increase this type of neurotransmitter. The result is that a large amount of INHIBITORY neurotransmitters are presented in the central nervous system and it inhibits the excitatory neurotransmitter (mainly aspartate and glutamate receptors). With the occurrence of imbalance in neurotransmitters, the brain will attempt to decrease the number of GABA, and this is the first stage of addition. When the number of GABA is decreased in the brain, the body starts to craving for external source of GABA agonist (Alcohol). And here you have the damaging alcohol dependence cycle.

Because children’s brain has a lot more synapse connections, drugs are more likely to screw up their central nervous system as compared to adults. Perhaps this is why many kids dislike the taste of alcohol and drugs because it’s a sign that their body tells them to avoid those harmful substances.

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Why must you bring it up again.. I was looking for repost.. back in last spring.. and I couldnt find.. now I remembered that Alex told us that he deleted some due to changing server or new database.. whatever..

--no comments here.. dont need to bring it up again!..
 
(that includes caffine, so kids shouldn't have coffee until older!
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What about soda? That has caffine.
I remember when I was little my uncles would give me sips of their beers. I can't remember how it tasted, but now I am not too fond of beer. I'm a Mike's girl
 
Well... er um...

I'd rather not let my children and to try drink booze.. No Way.. But I believe so, my kids already sneak into the kitchen and little slip drink. I noticed my children behaves act so werid.. All I knew. I sent them bed. Ahhh, My children were zonk out fast within 5 minutes. So I can have a break and good time chi-chat with my deafies friends...(During the parties).

I admit, I did drank little whisky Volka when I was little girl but can't remember when I was.

My opition strongly.. Isn't suitable for children or baby or toddler can have try drink booze.. Best none of it peroid!
 
Alcohol and "drugs" for children

To me, this is a pretty stupid topic.

Anyhoo, childrens' cough syrup, etc. has alcohol in it. There is alcohol in alot of things.

When kids are around 13 or 14 or above, I see no harm in allowing them to have a beer at home with the family -- this way they do not feel curious try it out of the home. But of course they will party with their friends later, we all do it!!

I know my older children gave the younger ones their first toke -- that's the way families are. Parents cannot be there all the time!

By the way, all my children are grown and all are successful, married with children of their own. Through their own experimentation, they are raising their children a little differently. They learned from their own mistakes, fortunately.
 
I agree with all of what has been said in here...still, I have some misgivings about allowing kids under 16 to have any alcoholic drinks or drugs.
Reason I think this -- because one weekend, I had my step daughter stay with me while her father was away with her brother -- she took advantage of my deafness and snuck into the kitchen and got herself drunk on vodka and bourbon/coke during the night while I was asleep. She was and is 13 years old. :roll:

She also smokes cigarettes and was caught chroming and had taken esctasy as well! :shock: I wasn't impressed and was surprised that she told me about her chroming and taking esctasy. She didn't tell her own mother about it and got punished for chroming, but still smokes today. Pity.
 
I don't like the idea of giving drugs to children at all... they will get high and enjoy it, whileas with alcohol, you barely feel anything unless you have too much. A little sip here and there is okay. That's what my parents did, they allowed me a little wine with my meals once in a while, just so that I wouldn't be tempted to drink... I still drank though with my friends.

If I had kids, I would explain the effects of alcohol and drugs. Sooner or later, they'll want to try alcohol and they should be fully aware of what they are drinking and what could potentially happen so they can make an informed decision.
 
No I would not give a child a sip or drink or try drugs... I would not like to see a child doing that either....I dont believe in that.. that is wrong to me..














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hmmmm......Intersting topic....


Alcohol and Drugs should not be given to babies... period! No Matter how much amount of drugs or alcohol that u given to babies or children!!....
 
Giving alcohol or any controlled substance to any child who has not completed full brain development (which occurs at around the age of two) is child abuse and endangerment. Anybody who does this should be immediately arrested and the child should be placed in protective custody.
 
I think it's dumb for alcohol or drug to a baby or child... I wouldn't do it at all, it can show a bad influence... and everyone ought to use their common sense how to baby or child... otherwise they ought to seek help!


Additional comment: use ur common sense like drinking and driving don't mix... that goes the same way for drinking and babying... oh plzz.. :rifle:
 
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Everyday alcohol and drugs are mostly given to children in moderation. Everyone knows that too much is bad for you, like too much salt is bad for your heart. If it is taken in moderation and for medicinal reasons, then alcohol and drugs should be okay. Back in the old days, colic babies were given brandy for helping sleep. Also, male babies was given brandy before circumcision.

I am sure brandy was fed to Steel before he got circumcised!
 
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