In what states can a person under 21 drink alcohol with their parents?

Question

I know there are different state laws regarding this - there are some states where a minor can drink with parents and some where they can not. I would like to know which states fall into which side of the law.

Answer 1

Updated: Here is the definitive link to answer your question by state:

http://alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/index.asp?Type=BAS_APIS&SEC={0D5C719E-FCE8-4E15-A367-4145C655505F}&DE={E6F19624-0ADC-437F-917D-5E7CBC9F58B9}

The old way: NY drinking age was 18. Massachusetts age was 19. In 1984 the Federal govt passed the 21 minimum age law and threatened to withhold highway building funds from states that didnt comply. While no state allows purchase by under 21, many states currently allow consumption for several reasons inclusing when accompanied by a parent or guardian over 21 and for religious reasons.

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/alcohol/Community%20Guides%20HTML/PDFs/Public_App7.pdf

http://www.dailylush.com/archives/concerning_the_drinking_age.html

Check those links out

Answer 2

You can drink in most of Canada without parents at age 18 or 19 depending with providence. I don't know of any in USA, that's why my friend and I went to Canada to drink underage.

Answer 3

Well, if you are on a cruise you can drink at 16 since you are in international waters. I know in South Carolina, you can go on a Casino boat and gamble and drink at 18.

Answer 4

i know in texas you can but only at the discretion of the management of the establishment i am under 21 but my husband is 23 and the same laws apply places like the olive garden and some clubs usually let me drink but only if its a slow night and we have our marriage license with us (in your case birth ceritificate and parents have id) also i am allowed to purchase liquor in most liquor stores if he is present though some will throw a fit and make him hand them the cash like it makes a difference im getting sloshed too

Answer 5

In california must be 21 with or without parents

Answer 6

I have never heard this, and it doesn't sound correct. I'm 99% sure that all 50 states require you to be 21, regardless of who you're with when drinking.

Answer 7

its called do it at home and don't say anything to any one and enjoy it it is not against the law if nobody knows and save it for the week end so you can recover on sat or sun or just go to canada and do it

Answer 8

I live in Wisconsin. You can drink in grade school in a bar legally if you are with your parents. A lot of people might get upset that a kid is drinking, but it is legal.

Answer 9

My state, Oregon, they can, if at home...