Beer Better Than Soda…for Kids?!
The Belgian organization Louvian Beer Therapists is encouraging schoolchildren to drink light ale instead of soft drinks. “A light alcoholic beer is far healthier than soft drinks which are often too sweet,” says spokesperson An Frankie, “Why don’t schools put a bottle of light beer on the table anymore like the used to.”
Um, maybe because it’s bad for kids to drink beer? I can almost see what she’s saying, since soft drinks are commonly blamed for obesity and health problems. However, giving kids a little beer doesn’t seem to be the best option. I can only imagine how much more trouble I would’ve gotten into as a drunk gradeschooler.
In case you’re wondering, the legal drinking age is 16 in Belgium.
