were raised.

We carry forward many, if not most, of the same traditions and patterns we were raised with.

Normal is subjective.

So it really isn't a matter of right or wrong.

I'm not saying it's a problem, especially if it's done responsibly.

Personally, I just choose not to normalize alcohol around my kids.

I don't demonize it at all, either.

They just don't see it as much as other children may.

I was raised the same way (on my mother's side -- which I'm the closest too).

It's actually somewhat odd for us to have alcohol at our family gatherings, although most of us do drink in some capacity.