I don't think anyone WANTS to embody that stereotype. It's something drunk guys say to me when I ask for a beer. It's really not hat bad, I believe that over time you develop a positive association with the taste of beer.

In terms of early alcohol exposure: I absolutely agree. In Ohio it's legal to give your children a drink (but only YOUR children.) My parents never let me get drunk and I was so happy to have the opportunity to learn how to drink at my house alone with my Boyfriend. I learned just how easy it is to get messed up. I go to the #1 Party College in the nation and I have seen and heard about what people get into. I have seen Freshmen who had no idea what they were doing and I am no longer surprised: It's easy to drink enough to get wasted before you know you're too drunk.

If your teen is going to go to college, you need to give them a chance to get drunk on their own. You don't want your children having their first experience in college. Personally, if I have children, when they get old enough I'm getting them a six pack, tell them to stay home, and drink all they want. They'll learn.

Also: I got boxed wine at a grocery store names Kroger, I get it for a great price with my card. I have had only a few tastes of wine years before; my parents only drank wine on their anniversary. I have only recently had one heavenly glass of peach wine; tasted like peachy nectar!! Otherwise, don't ask me what good wine tastes like, I don't know.