Is it legal for kids to drink at home with parents consent (illinois)?

Answer 1

Here is the synopsis of the Illinois Code dealing w/minors drinking while with their parents, or someone acting as their parents:

It is unlawful for a person under the age of twenty-one
years to consume alcoholic liquor unless the consumption
performance of a religious service or ceremony or under
direct supervision and approval of the parent or parents
persons standing in loco parentis of such person under
of age in the privacy of a home. Consumption of alcoholic
by any person under the age of 21 years under any other
circumstance is punishable by a minimum fine of $500 and/
imprisonment for up to one (1) year. ( ILCS 5/6-20)

So, as long as they are under the direct supervision or the parents and with the approval of the parents (or persons in loco parentis), they can drink alcohol.

This is not true for most states.

Answer 2

It took all of 10 seconds to find. You really shouldn't be answering questions unless you actually know the answer.

Yes it is perfectly legal, unless your parents are allowing/forcing you to engage in inappropriate behavior. It would be illegal for them to allow your friends to drink.


Illinois law prohibits persons under the age of 21 from purchasing, possessing, consuming and accepting a gift of alcoholic beverages, except under the direct supervision and approval of the parents or parent in the privacy of a home or during a religious ceremony. A person under the age of 21 violating this provision is guilty of a Class C Misdemeanor.

PENALTY: The person under 21 may be fined up to $500 and receive a jail sentence of up to 30 days.

It is unlawful for any parent or guardian to permit his or her residence to be used by any person under the age of 21 who is in possession of or is consuming any alcoholic beverage as prohibited by Illinois law.

PENALTY: Class A Misdemeanor.

Answer 3

Many states have family and/or location exceptions when it comes to underage drinking -- including Illinois.

"Illinois law prohibits persons under the age of 21 from purchasing, possessing, consuming and accepting a gift of alcoholic beverages, *except under the direct supervision and approval of the parents or parent in the privacy of a home or during a religious ceremony.* " (emphasis added)

Note that although parents can provide alcohol to their own children who are under the age of 21, parents cannot provide alcohol to any other persons who are under the age of 21, regardless of whether that other minor has parental consent. In other words: Your parents can give you wine with dinner, yes, but they cannot legally host a party for you and your friends where there is alcohol consumption by those minor friends....even if the parents of all of those minor friends say it's okay.

As the previous responder noted, it did not take long to find this information on line. I quickly found out that Illinois is among the states with exceptions (though it did take me a bit longer to try and locate the particular statute (P.A. 90-432) and correct statutory language). I understand that we're all familiar with the general law prohibiting the purchase, possession, and consumption of alcohol by a minor...but it's nonetheless amazing to me how quick people are to assume that's the beginning and end of the issue, clearly without bothering to actually investigate the issue.

You didn't ask about anyone's opinions on whether it's right or moral for a minor to drink with parental consent, but since at least one other person responded by saying that (in that person's opinion) it is morally wrong, let me just say that there are many, many, many adults who believe that properly introducing children to alcohol within a family setting sets the stage for responsible drinking. When introduced this way, alcohol doesn't have the allure of the "forbidden fruit." I grew up this way, and I didn't go off to college and indulge in binge drinking like so many other teens whose sole exposure to alcohol came through their peers. My husband and I fully expect to introduce alcohol to our children in just the same way. I understand that people may have a difference of opinion. I just wanted to give mine. Should we be concerned about parents pouring vodka gimlets down the throats of their children? Absolutely. But there *are* laws in place to address that. As long as drinking/alcohol is legal, we should *not* be worried, or policing, parents who allow their teenager to have a glass of wine with dinner, or otherwise introduce them to alcohol and "socially responsible" drinking at home.

So rest assured, if your parents give you wine with dinner, and you're younger than 21, no one is breaking the law. Enjoy.

Answer 4

yes it is,you have to be 21 to drink even with parents consent

Answer 5

No.
And not only is it illegal; but imo, it is immoral as well.
They are leading their and other's chilldren down the wrong road.
Drinking may not be forbidden by God or man but EACH know and warn of the dangers of using alcohol and other intoxicants.

Answer 6

No, it is not. The parents are liable for contributing to the delinquency of a minor, among other charges.

Answer 7

Not unless they are old enough to drink in public as well.