When French Schools Served Kids Wine Daily

France legally served wine to schoolchildren until 1956. Four full glasses per student,

every single day at lunch. The government actually mandated it, believing wine was

essential for growing bodies. Parents who complained were considered overprotective.

Teachers poured the drinks themselves between math and history lessons. The practice only

stopped when doctors finally proved alcohol stunted childhood development. Imagine explaining

that policy today. A nation built its education system around giving kids nearly half a liter

of wine daily, and nobody questioned it for decades. If you found that interesting,

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