Beer and wine for kids - and in Indonesia, some toddlers are smoking!

hs0zfe Serial expat

Member since 08 September 2014

hs0zfeSerial expat04 November 2014 00:48:05

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At the dinner table, I've seen Dad give beer and wine to the kids. One is just 3 years old.

Not huge quantities => this is no big deal? Just wondering as I would expect CPS to come down on me like a ton of bricks if I was filmed doing that.

In Thailand, I've seen toddlers without helmet on motorcycles. Once a Dadheld a baby in one arm while weaving in traffic.

Is this common? Do parents give alcohol to their kids?

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Jaitch Guest

JaitchGuest04 November 2014 00:59:34

Who cares what Indons do, this is the VIETNAM FORUM.

virgoks Active member

Member since 04 September 2014

virgoksActive member04 November 2014 03:09:43

hs0zfe wrote:
Is this common? Do parents give alcohol to their kids?

The short answer is NO (just a crazy game of a crazy dad)

Teacher Mark Serial expat

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Teacher MarkSerial expat04 November 2014 03:47:48

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Jaitch wrote:
Who cares what Indons do, this is the VIETNAM FORUM.

Jaitch wrote:
Many Indons (they dress, look like and speak like Indons).

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 86#2232872

Dejavu.dot Serial expat

Member since 16 September 2013

Dejavu.dotSerial expat04 November 2014 04:08:32

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I have heard about it some days ago. The viet boy is 6 year old and a professional drinker.

happyhour ViP

Member since 07 May 2014

happyhourViP04 November 2014 04:31:43

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Jaitch wrote:
Who cares what Indons do, this is the VIETNAM FORUM.

Kind of over reacting don't you think so ?

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert04 November 2014 06:08:40

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Jaitch wrote:
Who cares what Indons do, this is the VIETNAM FORUM.

Well, I do, but only the smoking was about Indonesia.
You were rather rude, so should apologise.

Jaitch Guest

JaitchGuest04 November 2014 06:26:50

mas fred wrote:
Well, I do, but only the smoking was about Indonesia. You were rather rude, so should apologise.

You are involved in Indonesia, so your interest is understood. I think you are a touch to sensitive, too.

KiwiJas Active member

Member since 19 August 2014

KiwiJasActive member04 November 2014 08:05:52

On the helmet thing; every day when I'm out I see toddlers held in the parents arms while they ride the bike. This is not uncommon here at all. With large families and one means of transport, its not surprising that risks are more abundant here than in wealthier countries.

On the alcohol thing; You said yourself it was 'small quantities'
In Western society, before the PC Police took control, it was not uncommon to give a kid a shot of whiskey to help them sleep before bed. Many sleep remedies and medicines contained alcohol. The key here is 'in moderation, nothing will kill you.' (except perhaps a tiny bullet)

When in Rome...

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

A smile is the universal welcome.
Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert04 November 2014 08:51:19

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Jaitch wrote:
mas fred wrote:
Well, I do, but only the smoking was about Indonesia. You were rather rude, so should apologise.

You are involved in Indonesia, so your interest is understood. I think you are a touch to sensitive, too.

Beer and wine for kids - and in Indonesia, some toddlers are smoking!

Beer and wine are less of a problem in Indonesia, so the thread is probably more about somewhere like Vietnam, with a side mention of Indonesia.
I'm guessing that's why it's in this section.