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Is letting kids drink alcohol a harmless way to demystify booze, or the pathway to binge drinking?

It's a question that has been raised in the wake of a shock World Health Organization report which found kids in England are more likely to have drunk alcohol than those in any other country.

MailOnline asked two mothers on either side of the debate what they think and why...    

Parents should never encourage children to have alcohol at home, writes CARLA BELLUCCI.  

As a mother of four children, I would never dream of letting them have any sort of booze, even if it was just a glass of wine with dinner. 

Some of my friends let their children have an occasional tipple, but not under my roof!

Anyone who does give their children alcohol should be held accountable for their actions.

As well as distracting them from their education, it can cause serious harm to their health and wellbeing. It's for that very reason there's an age limit on alcohol.

Also, how on earth would any child be able to concentrate on everyday school life after drinking? We all know how awful a hangover can be.

As a mother, I would simply never forgive myself if my kids got addicted to alcohol because of my actions. 

It's bad enough with all the peer pressure they face on social media, and older children encouraging them to experiment. 

As parents, we have a crucial role in shaping our children's attitude and learning towards alcohol, and it must be a positive one.