for other than religious reasons.
please provide a link to a law reference.
2006-07-10 08:32:09 · 18 answers · asked by kjo 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is illegal for anyone under 21 to purchase alcohol. Rules for consumption and possession vary from state to state.
Whether or not you are allowed to let your children consume alcohol in your home depends on state law. Use the following link to find what your state's law is regarding this issue:
http://alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/stateprofiles/
For example, in Texas, you can drink or possess alcohol if in the presence of your spouse, parent or guardian. I know this because I was just in Texas and my wife is under 21 and could go to bars with me for a change.
2006-07-10 08:54:43 · answer #1 · answered by danb135 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Different states have different rulings on this. While it's illegal to buy or sell alchohol to a minor in all 50 states, *providing* alchohol to them is permissible in some settings.
Note that the Catholic church provides alcohol to minors every week. It's a tiny amount, but the laws don't say "it's okay to give a alcohol to children, as long as it's only a little bit." In some churches, the altar boys finish off whatever section of the communion wine isn't used in the services, and it can be almost a full cup.
In most states, I believe it's technically illegal for parents to give alcohol to their children, but as long as it's kept reasonable (a glass of watered wine with some meals, a small glass of champagne at a wedding or New Year's party), it's not enforced.
2006-07-10 16:26:45 · answer #2 · answered by Elfwreck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until the child is 21, it is illegal for them to consume alcohol (other than a sip of wine at communion). The parents could be arrested for contributing to the deliquency of a minor, and the child could be arrested for illegal consumption.
21 is the legal drinking age in all 50 states of the US.
2006-07-10 18:47:15 · answer #3 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If the child is under legal drinking age, and the parent buys the alchohol and allows the child to drink it, the parent can go to jail if they are caught. Look it up under your state laws to see what the charges are.
2006-07-10 15:43:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states it is legal for parents to allow the consumption by minors, while they are present with them. However, that does not make it a good idea to do so. Minors have a much lower tollerence and it makes them susceptable to depression.
2006-07-10 16:56:50 · answer #5 · answered by Skull 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What state are you in? Each state has their own laws. Many immigrant children (Italian, Jewish, etc...) were allowed wine with dinner. A small amount. It was tradition. Sorry I couldn't find the link.
2006-07-10 15:50:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
is not legal, but some parents allow that, because they said that then we can have our kids home and watch them and nothing can happend to them, so let them drink alcohol. But you have to be 21 so you can drink alcohol.
take care and do smart.
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2006-07-10 15:42:00 · answer #7 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The legal drinking age is 21..therefore under 21 is illegal.
2006-07-10 15:34:26 · answer #8 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who knows? Depends on the mood of the judge that day. They seem to make the laws, instead of congress.
2006-07-10 15:38:52 · answer #9 · answered by jack f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on state law.
2006-07-10 15:34:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋