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In addition to Peter Palanca’s tips for avoiding mixed messages about alcohol (“Kids and drinking,” Voice, Feb. 4):
– Parents who enjoy an occasional drink in the home should do so openly. Moderation is key.
– Show children that wine, beer and other alcoholic drinks are acceptable beverage alternatives (for adults) at the dinner table.
– Allow children a small taste; this will not only satisfy their natural curiosity, but it will also help to avoid the “forbidden fruit” syndrome.
