Actually, what put me off internet dating is that I read a story about a brother and sister on Tinder who were separated years ago, they got chatting and then the guy realised he was talking to his sister. Thank the universe for making him realise and see the signs, as waking up next to who you think is your sister, could be a little awkward!
I have relatives out in the world that I have never met and seeing as I like older men, I could end up chatting to my birth father, now that would be...there are no words, just no.
So alcohol it is then (the more the better I say) but on a serious note, how young is too young to be buying your child alcohol?
This mother has admitted that she buys alcohol for her 16 year old daughter.
She states:
'We all know if you make something in a teenagers life a taboo, it just intensifies their want for it more.'
I agree with the above statement but rather than her daughter going all out and taking them up on the offer, she does not want to drink alcohol and said to her mother..
'I've seen what it does to you and dad, I don't want to be like you.'
Now, what the hell kind of state are these parents getting themselves into to make their daughter say that? But...on the other hand, is it all a sneaky ploy to act like fools on alcohol in front of their child to make her not want to drink it? I think they are onto a winner!
My mum has always said to me that I am like Eddy in Absolutely Fabulous and Scarlett will be like Saffy when she grows up. Irresponsible mother and sensible child, I'm happy with that.
I will add that the author of the original article has chosen to remain anonymous, which could be down to the fact that she doesn't want to get arrested or because she is in a drunken stupor and has forgotten her name.
But the question....would I buy Scarlett alcohol at 16?
Yes.
That's my answer and I'm sticking to it.
My parents let me have the odd glass of wine at dinner but when I went to parties they were reluctant to buy me alcohol, which resulted in me stealing it from the garage when they refused to buy me any, which lead to me being in hospital with alcohol poisoning...on Father's day. (I'm still really sorry Dad.)
However I blame my parents. If they had bought me a couple of Bacardi Breezer's, I would have been quite content and would have ended the night in my own bed instead of a hospital bed.
So I don't see the harm in buying a couple of alco-pops for my daughter so that she can feel cool. I'd much rather that then her go to a party and scavenge around for alcohol and end up drinking from a vodka bottle that she doesn't know who's it is, where it's been or what could be in it.
Scarlett is only 5 so I don't have to worry just yet but when she turns 16 and you see her with a bottle of disgustingly sugary, orange looking, low alcohol drink, then when you call the police, my name is Eddy and my best friend Pasty gave it to her.
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