No, a 15 yr. old is not responsible enough, and is probably drinking away from home. Teens now a days are getting killed because of drinking, and doing things that are too dangerous for them to be doing.

Nope, not really!

When I was 15 I was allowed to have some (a glass) of a _good_ wine with dinner for special occasions (Christmas, new years, Easter, Thanksgiving) IF I wanted it. Sometimes I didnt want it and that was fine, but I also never snuck out to party and get hammered every chance I got because if I asked I probably could have had a drink at home.

Make alcohol a huge taboo thing and your kids will rebel and sneak off. Offer it once and awhile (if they are old enough and mature enough) and it takes they mystery out of it.

Plus red wine is good for your heart!

ETA: I should add, i live in Canada so it isnt a big deal here since in my province the legal drinking age is 18. What’s a couple years??

Alcohol has been shown to adversely affect development. At that age he’s still growing and his brain is developing. It’s BAD! Not to mention the fact that it’s against the law. You could be charged with child endangerment.