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[Jakob BC]

Ok, my mother works at a small children kindergarden. That includes a lot of responsibility regarding children's health. She attends courses from time to time, but haven't heard anything about this. She asked me what to look up after, regarding children drinking alcohol such as beer. She's basically looking after possible damages it can do to a child. It's proven that a pregnant woman must not drink alcohol, as it might damage the development of the child. Still after birth a child is still developing a lot, especially the brain. From what I personally can remember, I think it's said that the brain isn't developed completely before the age of about 23.
So does anybody have any facts about influence of alcohol on children physically?
I have already tried google, but without enough results. It's mostly to be used as a foundation to put a focus on the subject.

[Jon]

Not exactly what you are looking for, but it is also said that as woman are having children at a older age now, mature pregnancy is also effecting the unborn child.

[Phil J.]

Try this CLICK HERE might be of some use.

[Jakob BC]

Ok thanks, but...
Usually people start drinking alcohol in the teenage. By then most basic elements of the body are developed. A smaller child is going through a much more advanced development. Not as much as an unborn child, but still. I have a nephew who could celebrate his 1 year birthday last month. I have been aware of how important it is to control what food he gets. Some scientists say it's bad to feed a baby with cowmilk, as the baby might develop some allergic symptoms. It shows how fragile a child can be.
I remember hearing about parents feeding their baby with whisky to make them sleep better. It raises the question whether or not alcohol affect the development of the child (the brain for instance).
I have personally seen a couple of babys/small children being allowed to drink beer. I think it's morally wrong, especially in the light of how huge a problem alcoholic families are to the society. Then again what I currently focus on, are facts about how it physically affects a child (or mentally but in connection with the normal development of the mainparts in the brain). One should think that alcohol could have an inhibit or deforming affection on the early stages.
I hope you get my point

[Analog-Umph]

Up to the age of 25, alcohol has a major effect on the still developing brain.

There has been a lot of talk here in Australia how the culture of booze drinking in teenagers and young adults is literally destroying thousands of lives. And even if these people may go on to lead 'normal' lives, they might never achieve their full potential because they've been drinking since 14, 15, 16...

The repercussions are quite vast, both individually and socially. Culturally and economically.

There was an online news article just two days ago, if you care to check it out: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/society-a ... -jwvf.html

[Jakob BC]

Great and thanks for the link. So the brain does get permanent damaged. It would be interesting to know exactly if it hurts more on earlier stages, as in being more dangerous the younger you are.

[Velodynamic]

Probable yes, because all your limbs are smaller, the liver is hardly yet developed for taking care of hostile chemicals such as alcohol and everything you eat or drink are easier consumed into the blood circulation.
Well bottom line is that it's a heck of a danger to feed a young child with alcohol, what else do you need to know?
I have no children, but it should be the last thing I would even think about doing to them nor raping them or locking them up in a dark cellar.
Yet there exists some sick parents doing just that too in this strange world.