2006-11-19 02:19:48 · 13 answers · asked by brghtbll06 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, it is. If they're not of legal age, it's contributing.
2006-11-19 02:21:11 · answer #1 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although the legal drinking age in the US is 21, there are a few states where it is legal for parents to give their underage child some alcohol. I believe Texas and California are two of the states where this is allowed.
In Indiana, it is illegal for minors to drink even if the alcohol is given to them by their parents. We can and do charge the parents with contributing to the delinquency of a minor if the minor is caught.
2006-11-19 02:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, I think it depends on where you live. Practically, it depends on the amount and the circumstances. When our daughter was growing up, if we had guests over and served wine (3-4 times a year - we were never big on entertaining), we would always give her a wine glass with a tiny amount of wine - less than a tablespoonful. She never saw either of us drink to excess, since we just don't and never have.
She's an adult now, and recently she congratulated me on having "innoculated" her from ever being tempted by alcohol. Since it was not "forbidden fruit" and she'd already tasted it so many times, it was no big deal for her when she got to the point where all her friends were making the mistakes with alcohol that adolescents tend to make. She also cited a wedding that we went to when she was 13 - I took about two drops of champagne at the toast and left the rest, explaining to her that I would be driving later so would not drink the rest. She said that really impressed her. She and her husband have wine or beer now and then (not very often) in moderation - I don't think either of them has ever felt the need to get drunk.
Anyone who gives children adult portions of alcoholic beverages should have the kids taken away! But EXTREMELY small amounts in the right circumstances can de-mystify the whole subject and be beneficial.
2006-11-19 02:39:11 · answer #3 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IANAL, but:
It all depends on 1) where you are, 2) what you mean by "give their child alcohol".
Where you are will affect the social mores that will govern the overall picture. If you are in certain parts of europe, things are much more relaxed when it comes to alcohol. Certain parts of the USA, on the other hand, even the mere mention of giving your child a taste of beer if they are curious elicits vehement anger.
If by "give" you mean "Here you go, have a nice party", then in most cases you'll end up being at-fault. If, on the other hand, if you are monitoring your child as they try some alcohol, or they like it already, and you are enjoying some with them (my daughter likes to have a little Moscato d'Asti with my wife and I during holiday parties - she's 6), I see it as being responsible with your child, since you aren't allowing him/her to abuse it.
2006-11-19 02:32:44 · answer #4 · answered by Aurelius 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically, yes. However, the degree to which the law is enforced will depend on if the DA decides to pursue the case, which also can be effected by the state in which the violation occurs, as each state (under state's rights) treats cases differently in their juristication.
For example, if you want to find cases in California dealing with the subject, you can search the California Administrative's law website, at http://www.calregs.com
Legal drinking age in the US is 21, regardless of the source of the alchohol.
2006-11-19 02:30:08 · answer #5 · answered by janssensilva 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the federal government says you may't purchase or posses alcohol under the age of 21. yet this regulation would not persist with to somebody's own residence or belongings. The state regulates in spite of if a criminal mom or father can enable their newborn to consume alcohol interior their living house. some states do not enable any underage intake, others positioned some regulations as long as you're interior your individual living house/belongings, and others have not got any regulations as long as that's on your individual living house/belongings.
2016-10-22 08:50:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the situation. A small glass of wine at Thanksgiving or a sip of beer at the 4th or July is OK
If you're swapping tequila shots, that is a completely different matter
2006-11-19 02:23:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
giving alcohol to a minor in any amount is illegal and contributing to their delinquency
2006-11-19 02:50:06 · answer #8 · answered by simplemanmd 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
And if the child commits any crimes or damage while under the influence of alcohol, expect to be held responsible for those too.
2006-11-19 02:29:29 · answer #9 · answered by fcas80 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. Under California state law you can be arrested if caught doing so by law enforcement.
2006-11-19 03:10:06 · answer #10 · answered by ►►BLOGGER◄◄ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋