I second that. It is pretty inevitable that teenagers get to experiment with alcohol, it is best to do that in a safe environment. My mother told me back then,

I second that. It is pretty inevitable that teenagers get to experiment with alcohol, it is best to do that in a safe environment. My mother told me back then, that if I have to get drunk (and sooner or later one will get, especially when inexperienced and getting carried away), please do that in safety at home. While one shouldn't exactly encourage drinking, responsible drinking is part of our culture so allowing that for teens at the appropriate age (in Germany 16 and above) at home is the best way to give them the necessary experience and also being able to give advice where needed, as this then isn't a "taboo" topic.