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Wow, I didn't think the topic would get this hot! I have to say, when I made my first 'pro-drinking' post, I thought I would get slaughtered, but I'm glad I was proved wrong!😊 The IF bunch are a friendly lot, of course, no matter what your opinion!
I've read some really wonderfully written posts, especially those by Caryn, Aisha, Radheradhe, Yeah and Simtara. So thanks for that everyone!👏
Now, back to the point here. This thread is about women drinking, and our views on it. But somehow, it has gravitated to how we view mothers drinking.
Aisha mentioned the mother who killed her baby, due to poisoning in the blood. Just to make it clear : this woman was an alcoholic. In my view, an alcoholic (male or female) is NOT fit to be a parent! If she were a casual drinker, do any of you really think the baby would have died or even been affected??? If she had been a casual drinker, don't you think she would have given up alcohol during her pregnancy for the sake of her child? Vitamin A is also bad during a pregnancy. A woman who knew this and still ate foods containing that, is just as bad as an alcoholic, because she cannot control herself for the sake of her child. So the point here I'm trying to make is that moderation is the key, whether it's food, drink, or anything for that matter!
My mother likes a glass of wine now and again. But I will stand up and challenge ANYONE who says that she is not a good mother or a role model to me! Anyone want to talk about literacy and education?? Well my parents came to the UK to work, without the basic bit of education. They brought me up with morals, taught me how to respect and love others, and educated me. And they drink. Oh, dear god....
I've read some really wonderfully written posts, especially those by Caryn, Aisha, Radheradhe, Yeah and Simtara. So thanks for that everyone!👏
Now, back to the point here. This thread is about women drinking, and our views on it. But somehow, it has gravitated to how we view mothers drinking.
Aisha mentioned the mother who killed her baby, due to poisoning in the blood. Just to make it clear : this woman was an alcoholic. In my view, an alcoholic (male or female) is NOT fit to be a parent! If she were a casual drinker, do any of you really think the baby would have died or even been affected??? If she had been a casual drinker, don't you think she would have given up alcohol during her pregnancy for the sake of her child? Vitamin A is also bad during a pregnancy. A woman who knew this and still ate foods containing that, is just as bad as an alcoholic, because she cannot control herself for the sake of her child. So the point here I'm trying to make is that moderation is the key, whether it's food, drink, or anything for that matter!
My mother likes a glass of wine now and again. But I will stand up and challenge ANYONE who says that she is not a good mother or a role model to me! Anyone want to talk about literacy and education?? Well my parents came to the UK to work, without the basic bit of education. They brought me up with morals, taught me how to respect and love others, and educated me. And they drink. Oh, dear god....
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