Ok, here's the deal. I'm 15 years old and i have mixed feelings about drinking (as in alcohol). I'm a christian and so i've been taught that drinking is wrong. but nowhere in the bible does it say that. it just says not to get drunk. either way it's still illegal for me to drink because i'm underage. my parents drink a little bit. you know a glass of wine occasionally when they get home from work, or a beer with grandpa and the uncles over thanksgiving weekend. sometimes when my family is with my grandparents and we have a toast or something on special occasions, they pour me and my brother(17) and sister (19) a glass of champaigne or wine too. i don't prefer the taste, but i drink a little bit anyway. the adults (my parents and grandparents) told us that as long as we were with them drinking a little wine we were okay, but to never do it anywhere where they aren't around (i haven't and i never will). but is it still okay when i'm with them. is it still a sin or "illegal". please help!
2007-01-30 02:24:51 · 15 answers · asked by juz me, deal with it 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
I am a Christian, and most Christians I have known think it is okay to drink if you don't get drunk. Jesus made wine at his first miracle! He used wine for the Holy Communion, and told his followers to keep doing this! I always think of Jesus when I drink wine. Saint Paul said to take a little wine for the stomach's sake.
At 15, it is probably legal for you to drink a little wine with your parents at home. But the choice is up to you. My mom offered me wine at 16, but I didn't feel comfortable and waited until I was 18 (still not 21, though). I let my daughter drink a little wine at 15.
2007-01-30 06:14:24 · answer #1 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Underage drinking is illegal! When you are old enough, its not a sin to drink alcohol because Jesus served it! Its a sin to get drunk and out of control of yourself.
Your parents probably are letting you drink because you are there with them and you aren't driving and they know you aren't getting drunk. My parents would worry too, even though I was old enough and I went to a friends house, they didn't want me getting drunk because its a sin and you have no control over what you are doing so you could get raped or have a driving accident or do some many other stupid things!!
I hope that helps!
2007-01-30 07:17:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your parents are breaking the law. They should not be doing this, in a way they are promoting underage drinking and pushing *adult* drinks on you. If you don't feel OK about drinking then do not do it even if your parents give it to you. Tell them straight up that you do not like it and its not okay because it is against the law. Have some cider or water. Its not a sin. Drinking to excess is a sin. SO far you haven't but because you have *adult* drinks around you and pushed on you, you really need to watch out. Please be careful. You need to watch your parents also, its not OK for them to drive after they had a drink. Just because they think they are fine does not been their blood/ alcohol. level is fine
2007-01-30 07:07:41 · answer #3 · answered by I hate stupid ppl like you 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As for the first part of your post: I am Christian and believe drinking alcoholic beverages is okay - as long as you don't get drunk. The Bible condemns drunkedness, not the drink itself. Jesus drank wine.
As for the second part, I believe it is legal if it's with your parents and they knowingly give it to you. Don't quote me on that, though (look at the post above mine, I didn't read it all the way through but it looked helpful :/.
2007-01-30 05:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by idiot9990 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-01-30 05:37:11 · answer #5 · answered by musicpanther67 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's illegal for you to drink alcohol at your age. Wait until you are 21 if you still want to. I don't drink at all and I'm glad I never started.
2007-01-31 01:57:51 · answer #6 · answered by bad_bob_69 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is actually legal for you to even go to a restaurant with your parents and have them order you a drink. It is also legal if you are underage and you are married to someone of age(at least it is where I am from)
2007-01-30 05:27:28 · answer #7 · answered by mom2ace 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Personally, a little wine with your parents is fine but if you feel uncomfortable with it, tell them
2007-01-30 06:35:51 · answer #8 · answered by Maroo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I live, there is no drinking law.
So, if you moved to Europe, it wouldn't be a sin or illegal.
2007-01-30 11:02:35 · answer #9 · answered by Sarcasm Queen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where I live in Idaho, its condisidered Contributating to the Deliquency of a Minor. whoever is doing it.
2007-01-30 05:36:07 · answer #10 · answered by idaho_native57 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋