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Mom slammed as a ‘Karen’ for shaming a non-alcoholic bottle shop for letting her 15-year-old daughter sample products
- A mother has been labeled as Karen after complaining about non-alcoholic bottles.
- The woman claimed that her 15-year-old daughter was given samples
- But people said it’s alcohol free so they don’t know why she was so upset.
A mother has been slammed as a ‘Karen’ for shaming a non-alcoholic bottle shop for giving her 15-year-old daughter access to samples.
The Australian mother feared that the non-alcoholic versions of wine, beer and spirits her teenage son had access to would give him a craving for stronger things, but her opinion was in the minority.
“I love that there’s a non-alcoholic bottle shop,” he began.
“(But) it doesn’t sit well with me that kids can go in there and buy beer and champagne, even non-alcoholic,” he said.
The post, which has since been deleted, created quite a stir with dozens of people criticizing the mother as a ‘Karen’.
“He’s not an alcoholic, he doesn’t have to be 18,” said one woman.
The Australian mother feared that the non-alcoholic versions of wine, beer and spirits her teenage son had access to would give him a craving for stronger things, but she was in the minority.
‘My 15-year-old son likes ginger beer, does that mean he’ll become an alcoholic?’ asked another.
“I have no problem with this Karen,” added a third. “It’s better than drinking what many at that age are doing illegally… and regularly.”
Others said she shouldn’t criticize small businesses online, especially those that had done nothing wrong and were legally entitled to have those of any age in store.
I’m pretty sure Woolworths and Coles sell non-alcoholic beer and champagne. In a standard hallway, it’s accessible to any age and not to alcohol,’ added another.
But some agreed with the mother, saying that while it’s not a legal necessity, both Woolworths and Dan Murphy keep an eye on non-alcoholic beverage purchases.
“In my experience, even though it’s sold in the same aisle as soft drinks, if you go through a self-service checkout, you have to be approved by an attendant,” said one woman.
He added that when you buy the non-alcoholic wine from the online supermarket, an 18+ pop-up appears.
Some refused to pick a side, saying it’s a ‘house rules’ situation.
Mock distilleries serving up fancy cocktails have also become increasingly popular as many people seek to rid themselves of alcohol.
“This is a discussion to have with your son if he’s not comfortable, nothing to do with going out,” said one man.
“You abide by the house rules and let others figure out their parts,” added another.
A woman told ‘Karen’ to go to the store and speak to the owner as the business is new and she could use the feedback.