is it legal 4 u 2 drink alcohol with ur parents, if u are under the age of 21? cited websites would b helpful.

Answer 1

The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 required all states to raise their minimum purchase and public possession of alcohol age to 21. States that did not comply faced a reduction in highway funds under the Federal Highway Aid Act.... It does not prohibit persons under 21 (also called youth or minors) from drinking. The term "public possession" is strictly defined and does not apply to possession for the following:

* An established religious purpose, when accompanied by a parent, spouse or legal guardian age 21 or older
* Medical purposes when prescribed or administered by a licensed physician, pharmacist, dentist, nurse, hospital or medical institution
* In private clubs or establishments
* In the course of lawful employment by a duly licensed manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer.” 1

Many of the states that have chosen to specifically prohibit alcohol consumption by those under age 21 have a variety of exceptions. For example,

Some States allow an exception for consumption when a family member consents and/or is present. States vary widely in terms of which relatives may consent or must be present for this exception to apply and in what circumstances the exception applies. Sometimes a reference is made simply to "family" or "family member" without further elaboration.

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Some States allow an exception for consumption on private property. States vary in the extent of the private property exception which may extend to all private locations, private residences only, or in the home of a parent or guardian only. In some jurisdictions, the location exception is conditional on the presence and/or consent of the parent, legal guardian, or legal-age spouse.

Some States also allow exceptions for educational purposes (e.g., students in culinary schools), religious purposes (e.g., sacramental use of alcoholic beverages), or medical purposes.

Answer 2

A person who is of legal age and is not a licensee or permitee commits a serious misdemeanor if the person "sells, gives or otherwise supplies alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer" to an underaged person. It applies to parents too. If they provide with a drink and the underage drinker, drinks drives and gets into trouble, the parents will be in trouble -- with a heavy fine and possible imprisonment.

You should know that there is a reason for the legal age of drinking to be 21. They don't know how to drink responsibly. The highest rate of alcohol related teenage deaths are right after their prom. Teenagers get raped while under the influence of alcohol. Why is not possible to wait until the legal age and drink responsibly?

Answer 3

Yes, it is illegal to consume alcohol under the age of 21 in the U.S. It doesn't matter how or why you have come to do so. This is why parents are held legally responsible when alcohol is served in their homes. This usually happens after an accident or if someone complains about noise from a party. It is harder to prove if there is no reason for the police to be there.

Edited to add: According to the site below, some states permit it with parents' permission.

Answer 4

Its not legal for minors under the age of 21 to be drinking. Its the law, even if with a parent, the parent would be providing alcohol to the minor and so would be fined and/or incarcerated.

Answer 5

It is not legal, parents present or not, for any minor uner the legal age of drinking to drink any alcholic beverage.

In fact in many states parents caught allowing children underage to drink can be held liable for any incident that happens because of said drinking. In my state an adult allowing children to drink under the age of 21 can be sued, lose their home, business and their children can be taken by social services,

Here is a site that talks about underage drinking and the involvement of parents.

http://www.family.samhsa.gov/set/prosecuting.aspx

Answer 6

By the book -- I think it's illegal to drink under 21, full stop, but if you are AT HOME and your parents give you a drink, i don't think there's any way that could be enforced. It's a private home, and your parents are in charge. (This is in terms of the US -- don't know about other countries).

Answer 7

I would think that in the privacy of your own home, yes, but if you go into a restaurant or bar they could actually lose their licence . . but for general info . . we live in Europe and I gave my kids wine with dinner on the weekends from the time they were about ten . . you know what, they all drink responsibly, so forbidding alcohol to minors only fuels alcoholism in the long run

Answer 8

it is legal to drink alcohol with your parents if you are 5 years old .
in Holland my grandma rubbed a bit of advocate on the babies lips to make them sleep.

in France kids get watered down wine with their meals if they want .
the law has no jurisdiction in the Home in Democratic countries

my mother used to give us a spoon full of advocate ,when we were kids .on a long journey in the car ,to calm us down ,and to stop my dad from exploding.

In England at parties most kids drink beer at 15 or 16

.And we are not alcoholics .
today i hardly drink except for a glass of wine with the dinner.

Answer 9

It is not legal to drink alcohol under any circumstances if you are underage for that activity in your state. You would have to consult your state laws for the exact age.

Answer 10

Well my parents don't mind. the age where i come from is 18 and I'm younger and i drink... i think its your parents choice. and its just illegal to BUY alcohol when your under age.