Families behaving sensibly?

Sir, – So, the Kerry Branch of the Vinters Federation of Ireland wants parents to take their teenagers to the pub to teach them to drink (Front page, September 13th). Presumably this would include any reluctant teenagers who might prefer to remain teetotal.

We have another problem drug in our society, namely tobacco. Perhaps now the tobacco companies will follow the vinters’ example and ask parents to encourage their teenagers to smoke sensibly? – Yours, etc,

MARTIN MELAUGH,

Lettermacaward,

Co Donegal.