My nephew stole some red wine vinegar from his fathers house?

thinking that it could get him drunk (I assume). His mother wants to make him drink a glass of it but is worried about it having some ill effects (other than making him nauseous). Will it cause any damage to drink 8oz of red wine vinegar straight in a short time frame, lets say 10 min?
Answer:
I think you suggest to his mother that she find another method to teach him not to drink alcohol and not to take things without asking. Sometimes a simple conversation can result in a positive outcome. I also think the mother should remember we were all young once and made bad choices. When one of my boys was young (7) he took something, I took him with the item and he apologized to the owner. The owner did not let him off to easily. He gave him a verbal reprimand that he still remembers today; at age 22.

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It would be irresponsible and childish to have him drink it. He may even like what he tastes.

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What the hell sort of twisted punishment is that? How about talking to him? That's what my parents always did with us. They reared three kids who have amassed a large collection of degrees, are involved in volunteer work, have successful years and happy personal lives. So I'm thinking they were on to a pretty good idea.

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That would be dangerous to drink something that acidic and would cause gasto problems. The child may end up at the doctors office/ER and child services would be called.
This would be considered child abuse (duh)!
Please encourage his mother to think of an alternate way to discipline. Perhaps address the issue of STEALING something in the first place (regardless of what it is)

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Honestly I don't think that this can be good for you in any way, shape or form. Granted the ph of the red wine vinegar is equal to or just a bit higher than your stomachs normal gastric acid. but regardless it can't be good

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I would report her to child protection services for child abuse. she is obviously not able to care for a child

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