Little sister drinking. Any big brothers here?

<p>I’m a youngest sister, but I think my siblings would do the same if I were drinking, especially at 14. I think it’s what’s best.</p>

<p>If this was a first, I’d wait for a second. Pea is sort of right in suggesting that one drink is nothing to be overly concerned about, and I suggest you wait to see if her actions are recurring. If this happens again, I’d go with your first plan.</p>

<p>Two drinks is where you draw the line. 15 is too young to start drinking regularly.</p>

<p>Pea, you’re a parent? Wow. 1) It’s illegal and 2) it’s stupid to drink at her age. OP: Approach your sister before she gets worst.</p>

<p>I wish my older brother was more like you… I’m finishing up my sophmore year and I don’t drink.</p>

<p>My brother (who just finished his freshman year) WANTS me to drink.</p>

<p>I would just let her know that drinking won’t HELP her at all, and she’ll just lose all the respect of her peers.</p>

<p>freshman year is pretty damn early. discipline her on your own, but if need be tell your mom or something( if dad cant absolutely know). If she was a jr and didnt drive after drinking i would let it go but damn freshman yr.</p>

<p>thanks for caring about your sister :] I’m a younger sister and if I made a mistake like that I’d definitely would want someone to help me out.
I like your first idea but I also really like Mrs. Weasley’s one. If an important date comes up soon (someone’s birthday, anniversary of his sobriety, etc.) maybe do it like- glad dad is here with us today (congrats to him btw =]).
good luck!</p>

<p>Don’t try to control your sister as that will just make things worse, but telling her how you feel about her drinking and about your dad’s history sounds like a good idea. Just don’t try to force her not to drink because it will probably be counter-productive. Try to establish trust with her so she can tell you about any problems, because she probably won’t want to tell your parents.</p>