UB professor’s research raises concerns about letting kids try alcohol

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — New research from a UB psychologist raises red flags about allowing your kids to test alcohol.
The “sip and taste” approach is more common than you probably think.
Most research shows 1/3 of kids will taste alcohol with their parents’ permission before they turn 12.
Professor Craig Colder says “Most parents think this is a protective strategy. They think it’s an effective way of teaching kids how to manage drinking as they get older