tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post8511661695432000321..comments2023-12-15T16:37:17.154+10:30Comments on Now where did I put that flaming sword?: As Time Goes By (and posts slip away)Arizaphalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11402602175460446158noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-73091149787246665292011-12-17T05:52:27.554+10:302011-12-17T05:52:27.554+10:30Elisa: In Australia it is not illegal to supply un...Elisa: In Australia it is not illegal to supply underaged teens in your home! <a href="http://www.dassa.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=124#minors" rel="nofollow">Here</a> is a link which sets out the rules. I find this amazing and very worrying but it explains a lot! Of course the drinking age here is lower too, 18. I don't have easy answers to this....Arizaphalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11402602175460446158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-65162846301137207662011-12-16T02:18:25.372+10:302011-12-16T02:18:25.372+10:30Interesting post and interesting comments....it...Interesting post and interesting comments....it's a tough one - that is for sure.<br /><br />My youngest is working on his practice hours to acquire his driver's license. In the "parent quiz" that is in the workbook, it asks, "True or False: It is illegal to supply alcohol to minors?" Answer: TRUE<br /><br />Parents can lose everything financially AND do jail time for serving alcohol to minors at parties.<br /><br />Hang in there....Elisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-42363651554210633772011-12-13T08:04:13.307+10:302011-12-13T08:04:13.307+10:30Yes, the willingness of parents to provide the boo...Yes, the willingness of parents to provide the booze (usually vodka!) amazes me. I have offered her wine at home, at the dinner table but she is not interested in it in that setting. I'm not sure if that is a good or bad thing...Arizaphalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11402602175460446158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-61210052193403838052011-12-13T06:21:43.395+10:302011-12-13T06:21:43.395+10:30Well, her dress looks fabulous on her. I know you...Well, her dress looks fabulous on her. I know you struggled with it, but it came out brilliant. :)<br /><br />On the alcohol front, I came from very open parentage. Alcohol was no big deal to me (i.e. I didn't go out to school parties and get wasted because it was the only time I would get to drink). Probably from 15-16, if I wanted a beer, I could have one. I didn't really want one that often. I feel when it becomes a big taboo, then it because the forbidden fruit.<br /><br />The first time I ever got drunk was when I turned 18 and I was with my parents and several other family members. I do believe they all did it purposefully so I would know what happens. You feel like crap, that's what happens!<br /><br />At least here, there is not a lot of parents willing to put themselves out there with alcohol provided at school parties. They can get pretty severe fines and if a kid leaves their party drunk and gets in an accident they pretty much lose everything from a lawsuit.<br /><br />That doesn't mean the kids still don't get access to alcohol. Need to find that key to the wine cellar...Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464318343985100834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-62311192956921042892011-12-13T00:41:04.312+10:302011-12-13T00:41:04.312+10:30Why thanks Carrie! I can't wait to see the for...Why thanks Carrie! I can't wait to see the formal dresses YOU turn out!!!!Arizaphalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11402602175460446158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-52114189304071207042011-12-12T13:36:10.958+10:302011-12-12T13:36:10.958+10:30oh boy. i'm soooo not ready for this. we have ...oh boy. i'm soooo not ready for this. we have a few years still yet - but i need you to keep posting your wise wisdom so we can all learn from it!!<br /><br />and the dress...the back is FABULOUS! she looks amazing, i want a good look at the front. how special that it is something her mom made for her...well done, my friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06149717047591581895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-56834180579276005982011-12-11T02:36:54.375+10:302011-12-11T02:36:54.375+10:30Hope you're right Sis...Hope you're right Sis...Arizaphalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11402602175460446158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-53016134194991095232011-12-10T17:32:25.001+10:302011-12-10T17:32:25.001+10:30Big sis, she has more information and understandin...Big sis, she has more information and understanding of the consequences than we ever did (and I'm not talking about disciplinary consequences) and that is no criticism of our parents (who were working with a huge gap between our experiences and theirs) but you are able to talk very openly with her and she is considerably more sensible than I ever was. Mucho respecto to you!! XxxMid sisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-32790638987768690562011-12-09T18:13:25.325+10:302011-12-09T18:13:25.325+10:30Thanks mate! Nice to hear from you btw. (Oh and so...Thanks mate! Nice to hear from you btw. (Oh and sorry about Stanley. Time got away :-(....)Arizaphalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11402602175460446158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-33669466761349126902011-12-09T06:53:49.211+10:302011-12-09T06:53:49.211+10:30I have no idea yet how I'll feel when my kids ...I have no idea yet how I'll feel when my kids are this age, but for now...<br /><br />As long as the kid is responsible for herself, and you have an idea of what is going on and can discuss it openly... well, the drinking age is kinda arbitrary anyway isn't it? <br /><br />I am not going to write more, because kids grow up too fast, and I know I'll change my mind when it's my Baaabies! but - fwiw, you do what you are comfortable with.ktjrdnnoreply@blogger.com