What should I do?

Question

My sister is 18 and she came home for the holiday. She had ask me to buy her some alcohol. She also wanted it to be a secret. This the second time she had ask me. What should I do? Should I tell my parents or what?

Answer 1

It depends whether or not your comfortable doing it. My older sister did it for me. Now that I am of age, I don't like to drink .

Answer 2

I persoanlly say that it's all up to you,
In all truth, She is 18 years of age.
So legally she is considered an adult.
Though, It still is not legal for her to drink yet,
I personally think it should be.

I find it kind of stupid, that our troops can go fight for our country, risk their life, and yet, they can't come home and drink a beer.

But anyway,
It's all up to whether you are comfortable with giving and supplying it to her or not. Your sister might feel a little betrayed if you actually go and tell your parents, if you haven't bought it for her, then there is really no need to go and tell your parents. Because nothing has happend. You are the adult, and you are the one to make the choice.

If you do happen to by it for her,
Make sure that you set some ground rules ahead of time,
Let her know that if you buy it for her, she can't get out of hand, and that she can only drink a certain amount, ( meaning that you wont allow her to get alcohol poisoning. ) You have to watch out for her, being the older sister and all. You must make sure that she isn't doing anything such as drinking and driving.

All kids want to experience.
And she is obviously wanting to get wasted....
So if you don't buy it for her, she is bound to get it somewhere else. Which could actually be more dangerous then you supplying it for her and watching over her while she drinks, because whoever else might be supplying it for her could be some sick twisted old man that could very well take advantage of her. I am just stating the possibilties.

It's truley all up to you,
Just know that she is still 18, and that she does have some legal rights to herself. And that she most likely will experience this somewhere, some how.


Do what you wish to do,
And whatever makes you most comfortable, hun.
But do the right, mature thing to do.

Buying it for her, may not be such a bad thing....
because she could just go get it somewhere else, from someone else, and end up hurt and regretful much later.
Where as if you were to buy it for her,
You know what she is doing,
You know how much she has drank,
You know what she can do and what she cant do.
That'd way you can protect her, in the future as well as the present.



I hope I helped.
Dont hesitate in contacting me if any further questions happen to come about in your own mind!

Good luck!

& Best wishes.
XoXo

Answer 3

Being an older sister and trying to be a responsible adult she can look up to, and yet still try to remain "cool" in your sister's eyes is a tough job. I know because I too, am that sister...fortunately today we are all our own responsible adults-or at least try to be. But there was a time where I was of age and she was not and she wanted to party. And I am guilty of giving in too...however, since I lived 5 hours away-I was always visiting and she would want to go out with me. So, at the time she was under my supervision. Basically, if she was getting it from me I was in control of the situation. I guess if she thinks having a good time is having a few drinks, then let her have the good time with you at your home or someplace where anyone who is drinking isn't driving....but as far as partying with her underage friends, remember if something should happen to one of her friends, it is you my responsible adult that is held responsible. At least if she is having a good time and you are with her-you can keep an eye on her to make sure she is ok. But also know if she is away at college she is drinking and partying much more and finding ways to drink underage. Should you tell your parents? If it is becoming an issue like alcoholism or risky behavior, then I would go to your parents, because being responsible you couldn't live with yourself if something should happen to her because you hid a little secret in an effort to think you were still cool. But think of how you were at her age and even older....you probably had to use your friend's older siblings to get the things you wanted before you were legal enough to do it. Just remember one more thought on responsibility....just because you are legal to buy and consume it....doesn't mean it is legal to buy it for those who are underage to consume it, which is why if you are going to do it-be resonsible and supervise but under the guise you just want to hang out with your little sis...then you can be that responsible adult AND still be the cool sister in your little sis's eyes...Good Luck!

Answer 4

Im assuming that you are older, and realize that by buying her alcohol you are breaking the law. What you do as far as telling your parents is up to you, but know this, most states will prosecute the person who purchased alcohol for minors if an accident or death occurs.

Answer 5

No Stop buying it for her. When she ask say know. Then talk to her.

Answer 6

Just say no if she gets stroppy then tell your parents. if she thinks they will find out then she will stop.