My son, 12, has deemed himself as my assistant brew master. He helps rinse bottles, adds hops, and many other activities. He never tries the brew, but he enjoys the hop smells. Am I a bad father to include him? Do your kids get involved?
My two oldest (3 and 6) try my beers as well.
Being a teacher as well, I can also see what you are seeing. Most kids are crying out to spend quality time with Dad. I love the science fair project. How did he do? (My 14 year old daughter hates the smell and does not help, but we spend time doing other things together. She thinks that beer tastes gross. I told her boys are gross, beer is great, when you are old enough.)
Anyway - from the feedback I get, I can tell the students are fascinated by the entire process.....
Good luck teaching your daughter that "boys are gross and beer is good"
My son, 12, has deemed himself as my assistant brew master. He helps rinse bottles, adds hops, and many other activities. He never tries the brew, but he enjoys the hop smells. Am I a bad father to include him? Do your kids get involved?
They have tried the wort, but never the beer. I would be concerned about anyone under 14 or 15 year old having any alcohol. It's not worth the risk of messing with their brain development.
Thanks for the advice doctor.
No, you're not a bad father for doing things with your son. My son (10) helps out in the process and has sampled the results.My son, 12, has deemed himself as my assistant brew master. He helps rinse bottles, adds hops, and many other activities. He never tries the brew, but he enjoys the hop smells. Am I a bad father to include him? Do your kids get involved?
I don't think anyone is advocating having their 3 yo binge drink. If a taste of beer concerns you, the affects of loud noises, flashing lights, television, and jungle gyms/trampolines on brain development and injuries must terrify you.I also share my brew day with my daughters, 6 and 10. (The 13 year old has no interest) They generally help out for a while then loose interest. I like to spend time with them, and I love to share the lessons of DIY and learning to do projects with tangible outcomes.
They have tried the wort, but never the beer. I would be concerned about anyone under 14 or 15 year old having any alcohol. It's not worth the risk of messing with their brain development.
My son, 12, has deemed himself as my assistant brew master. He helps rinse bottles....
If a taste of beer concerns you, the affects of loud noises, flashing lights, television, and jungle gyms/trampolines on brain development and injuries must terrify you.
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