The Today Show had a story on today about moms who have a glass of wine while their children are playing. Apparently, there’s a big debate over this and I can somewhat see the debate, but not really.
We, as mothers especially, are very selfconscious about what we do and wonder on a continual basis if we are good parents. At least, I know that I do. I don’t think that I’m in the minority either based on what was said this morning on the Today Show. (And, yes, I realize that the Today Show is not the end all, be all.)
I haven’t been to a play date where wine was served. (That would require me to be invited to a play date.) However, I have gone to a friend’s house and relaxed by the pool with a margarita while the kids played. I didn’t think anything of it until this news story came out.
But, if having one glass of wine, or one alcoholic beverage, hinders my ability to be responsible for my children, then what do I do when I am sick and taking cough medicine with codine, or some other prescription that knocks you out in the process of knocking out the illness? I’m a single mom…there is no “designated parent” to come in and help out. It’s me….so what’s the difference?
The author of “Sippy Cups Are Not For Chardonnay” was on the follow up segment today and stated, “If I’m legally allowed to have one drink and drive my car, then why can I not have one drink and take care of my children?” Good point….
So, those are my thoughts…what are yours? (Just please refrain from telling me I’m a horrible mother….I might have to console myself with lots of alcohol and that would endanger my children and it would be all your fault….KIDDING!!)
Until next time…
Heather
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Stop!
Sippy Cups are not for Chardonnay? That may be the greatest title of a book EVER!
I was laughing so hard when I read this. It always amazes me when people get all fired up about the most menial things. I understand that some people do things that are stupid, and the odds that those playdates last only long enough for ONE GLASS of wine (which I think is bull…but that’s another story) is slim.
There is no such thing as a perfect parent that then gets all crazy and out of control drinking wine at a playdate.
The mother who gets drunk and drives her kid home from a playdate, I assure you, endangers that child in many other ways that aren’t getting press.
Also…does this mean I’m supposed to stop giving my kid shots of tequila? It already took me six months to teach her how to get the salt on her hand and then lick, shoot, suck on the lime, and slam the shotglass on the coffee table!
All that good training gone to waste!
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