Who's to say other than you when your kid is old enough or responsible enough to have a drink, Leefer? What we do in this regard with our kids in our own houses is up to us, surely?
I don't give a fuck what the law says, kids should be able have a glass of wine or a small beer if they want one as they mature and move into adulthood. A kid that's used to a tipple now and then is far less likely to go pissing it up on the snide, IMHO.
Sounds like TT has it about right with his family

The law says it...not me,as for a kid having the odd tipple being used to a drink...well thats your opinion.....so is it right to give your kids the odd white line,you know just to take the glamour away....would that make them more unlikely not to get into trouble with drugs?....whats the difference...none of course,ime not saying a beer with your lad or a glass of wine with your daughter is wrong...what i am saying is i wouldnt want and didnt have my kids drinking at friends houses at 14....and certainly wouldnt have given it to there friends at my house.....read all the posts before making general remarks.