QUESTION: My husband's parents and his aunt and uncle all want to come to our place over the festive season. ANSWER: Heavy drinkers often infuse the lead-up to the Christmas period with a sense of dread for their families. Then get to the heart of the matter: You don't want your children to have their festive season marred by fights and aggressive alcohol-related incidences. You're requesting a particular time be alcohol-free and that your young son is not to be used to pour drinks. You want this special time to be about children and memories, rather than alcohol.

Source: Stuff December 19, 2019 15:56 UTC