Cant a minor drink at home with a parent??
87247
the last two have it right.  All the states set the drinking age but in any state anyone drinking under the legal drinking age is in violation no matter where they are.  Also your parents are technically contributing to the delinquency of a minor which is also a crime.  However, I think this is one of the least enforced laws nationwide until parties and stuff get involved.  A drink with your parents at dinner wont get looked at twice
1186086
Hide the booze, and don't let her come to Your house.  If she comes over and brings booze.  Tell her to leave it outside.  IF you allow her to dog you.  Then you need to tell her to leave.  \nIf your at her home, and it happens, then you can get up and leave.\n\nYou don't have to put up with that nonsense.  When she is sober, talk to her and tell her how you feel.  See if you can reason with her.  Let her know YOUR house rules about drinking.  If you don't, your asking for it.
649679
This is a confusing issue. Until the age of 21 you cannot drink but at the age of 18 you are "legally" old enough to make your own decisions, enter into legal contracts, join the military, buy a home, a car etc. So I would have to say based on the above reasons at 18 you are "legally" an adult.
42053
Obey your mom...she has a good reason for the rules she imposes on you. Find something else to do instead of going to the party.
589378
You might be interested in a UK perspective: in the UK, you may legally drink alcohol from the age of 5 - i.e. you may be given alcohol to drink by your parents etc. in your own home etc.\n\nYou may not drink alcohol in a pub or restuarant until you're 18 (or 16 if it's with a meal).\n\nYou may not buy alcohol until you're 18.\n\nIt's interesting that the US has such (from my point of view) restrictive laws on the subject - particularly because you might think that all 18-21 year olds, when given the chance to vote, would try to change the law. I suppose it is the apathy of young voters (which is an issue in the UK too) which means that 18-21 year olds punch below their weight when it comes to politics.\n\nI personally don't buy the 'your brain isn't developed until you're 21' argument, and I can definitely sympathise with the 'if you can die for your country, you should be able to drink'. Although you could presumably extend the argument to practically anything that might cause harm to you but that doesn't harm anyone else.
320092
Got Parents ??? Use them, thats why they're there. Otherwise talk to a trusted adult. Don't rely on your friends for misinformation.
515679
I would rather my daughter drink around me as a minor than out in the streets with her friends.  I'm not talking about her friends.  Just her.  I'm not saying I would pick up a 6-pack for her at the store but I have told her that when she is ready to try the things that teenagers try, come to me first.  That is how the line of communication stays open between you and your children.
990733
only if you are not old enough to drink.
725761
well i drank when i was 13 and my parents know so is the same with my cousin who got drunk when he was 13 and my other cousins your like your age.\nbut yeah mothers are just worried that you might be a alcoholic or get in accidents you should tell her that your old enough and your responsible. But geesh do say that to your mom shes trying to protect you thats what all moms do but then we break the rules so...Good Luck and drink some grey goose.
947736
its a fact that a parent will let their son to hav more freedom than thier daughter. and the simple reason for this is because females can become pregnant whilst males cant!!\n\nif you prove to your parents that your a mature being and understand what can happen from drinking alcohol, taking drugs etc. they will be willing to allow you to go out!!\n\nall you need to do is DEVELOP TRUST with your parents!!! \n\nDO NOT BREAK THE RULES!! trust me i no from experience they will find out one way or the other!! and if you follow their rules they will allow you to go out all the time!!\n\n GOOD LUCK!!!
1178190
How about Iced Tea for the week and Lemonade for the weekends. Your parents would be proud of you that you are taking your job seriously. Way to go. Don't worry about the folks give you a hard time over spelling, and whatever else. I am sure they all have something they are not so good at too.
653149
Contrary to popular belief, few states specifically prohibit minors' consumption of alcohol in private settings.\n\nAs of 2005, 15 states do not specifically ban underage consumption and an additional 15 states have family member and/or location exceptions to their underage consumption laws.\nFederal law explictly provides for religious, medical, employment and private club possession exceptions; as of 2005, 31 states have family member and/or location exceptions to their underage possession laws.
806671
You only have to card the person paying for the alcohol...just think, you wouldn't card a child in the store with his mother. It's the same principle.  You can only do your part in preventing the sale to minors...if the person buying the beer gives it to a minor than it is his butt that the cops will arrest, not yours. If you think that the person of legal age is buying it for minors call the police and tell them. Try to get a description of the kids, the adult and the car.  \nWhen police do a sting they send the underage person into the store to buy.  If they buy successfully underage they come out to the officer's squad car and tell them and then the officer comes in with the kid to ID you as the seller and they issue a ticket to you.
563996
Indiana\n- No one under the age of 21 years is allowed to consume, transport, or possess alcohol. But he/she is allowed to consume, transport, or posses alcohol when supervised by the parent or guardian. Something also interesting, no one under the age of 18 is allowed in tavern, bar, or other public place where alcoholic beverages are sold, bartered, exchanged, given away, provided, or furnished. But is allowed when the child is with a parent, guardian, trustee, or other person having custody of the child, and who is older that 21 years of age. This law does not apply to places like a sports arena, convention center, and etc. (the complete list is found at the given link below). Anyone under the age of 21 can not drive any motor vehicle with a BAC of .02 but less than a BAC of .08. For anyone 21 years of age or older can not drive if they have a BAC of .08 but less than a BAC of .15.
894711
I am sure that was a .64  since a .08 or a .10 is legal drunk,  and a .6 would be basicly dead.\n\nWhat you will be ticketed for ( and normally sent to your parents) will be a minor in possession  and I would say that most likely the parent there should be in jail now if the officer did thier job property for allowing unage to drink and providing it, ( even if they did not physcialy provide it, since it was there and they were there)\n\nNormally you will have either a fine or community service and osme probation time.\n\nBut no, they can send a ticket to you in the mail, not uncommom or come latter and arrest you and take you in and make your parents come down and get you out of lock up.
900712
you were wrong for drinking in the car, and underage. i don't blame your cousin for leaving you, he did not want someone drinking in the car which is also against the law. you both could have been in big trouble for your dumb actions. he could have lost his driving privileges. where were your parents?
677651
Your have legitimate fears, and there is no reason you should have to live in fear, or be responsible for three drunks.  First, you must eliminate them one by one....Don't invite your boyfriend over as often. He should have more respect for you and your feelings.  Then,  have your mom tell your older cousin to stay at his house more often.  Then maybe your older brother won't have the desire to drink alone and climb poles!   You and your little sister have the right to feel safe in your own home!\nGood luck to ya!