What do 16 year olds drink?

[jo90]

My son is 16 this w/e and he's having a party at home. The boys will be drinking beer (in moderation) but what can I give the girls (most of which are only 15) which will get them in the mood without getting drunk. Dont want to get alcopops or vodka shots - is there a punch that I could give them to make them get a bit silly and think they have loads to drink without actually doing so?

[mollykins]

Its illegal to give under 16's alcohol if you are not their guardian . . .

[dothawkes31]

cider

[daffy654]

Sounds a bit dodgy that you want to get 15 year old girls "in the mood". I think you'd better rephrase that.

[TheEqualizer]

Tizer should do it!

[B00]

Stay well away from booze of any kind. Before you know it, however well intentioned you are, you are going to end up with trollied teens throwing up and then the wrath of their parents- it's just not worth it!

Just stick to Coke (the drink variety!), it may be dull but at least it's safe. How about a non alcoholic fruit punch for the girly girls of the group?

[k8bailey]

non-alcoholic cocktails?!

[ganesh]

Lambrusco-it's light and fizzy and not very stong,or a proper low-alcohol wine. Most 16 year olds have had alcohol but these won't let them get TOO drunk.

[lil75]

Get em some wkd blue, smirnoff ice, not very strong but gets you a bit merry........cant belive some of the answers on here, bet most of them had a drink at that age, everyone does it, and if your there to supervise I cant see a problem.....have fun!

[pericat]

Always check with other parents first so they have a choice whether to let their child go - personally I would not serve alcohol till 18

[albaqwerty]

what mood do you want them to get into?

violent/slapping/c'mon gives us a snog kiind of mood ?

[pericat]

I can't believe some of the answers either - I would let my kids drink at home but it would not be up to me to second guess another parents views - I am well aware that kids will drink if they want to - this is also a matter of respecting other parents opinions

[ummmm]

You can give a child alcohol from the age of 5.

[hc4361]

If adults believe these alcopops like WKD aren't very strong, what hope for the kids?

[albaqwerty]

mine.. 15 and 17 beer/cider
friends over, if parents say yes, then beer/cider Not super strength tho btw

I think it's the "in the mood" part which is getting everyone aerated.

[pericat]

And cigarettes ummmm LOL

[ummmm]

They wouldn't dare Peri....!! :-)

[LoftyLottie]

The law states:

"It is legal for anyone over 5 to drink alcohol. The restrictions apply to purchasing (under 18) and location - on licensed premises or in alcohol exclusion zones.

Police have powers to confiscate alcohol from under 18's drinking in public spaces (e.g. in the street or in parks)."

I pesonally agree with Albaqwerty that it is the way the question is worded about 'getting in the mood'. As long as there is a responsible adult around and the amount and type of drink is limited I see no harm in beer for the boys and a weak punch for the girls. It's best for them to be allowed to drink responsibly than be treated like little kids and then suddenly be expected to handle alcohol when they reach a magic age of 18.

[LoftyLottie]

Beer for the girls if they want it though!!