He'd never drink. If that's what you're thinking, you might be in for a surprise. Children see drinking around them all the time, and it's not unusual for them to experiment with alcohol themselves.
Experimental use is very popular, especially with adolescents.
Although experimentation with alcohol may be common among kids, it's not safe or legal. Read this article to find out how to tell if your child is drinking and what you can do about it. Kids and Alcohol Don't Mix Alcohol interferes with our perception of reality and our ability to make good decisions. The possibility of overdosing on alcohol is significant, says Paco Cummings, MHS, CCDC, CCS, an addictions specialist at the Sheppard Pratt Health System in Harford County, Maryland. Alcohol first sedates the mind, he explains, and then attacks the vital functions.