Giving under age 21 kids alcohol

[Anonymous]

If your at home or on vacation and there's NO chance of your college age kids (under 21) driving, would you ever allow them to have a beer, glass of wine or such? I'm just talking a single drink, not getting drunk.

[Anonymous]

Absolutely, in my presence and assuming we're in one of the many states where that is legal.

Most likely, in my presence or with specified family members I trust in our own property or rented accommodation regardless of legalities, although I would only admit that anonymously.

[Anonymous]

At nice dinners, I plan to serve my (now small) children a glass of wine/champagne, so long as I consider them mature enough, starting at 16-18.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely, in my presence and assuming we're in one of the many states where that is legal.

Most likely, in my presence or with specified family members I trust in our own property or rented accommodation regardless of legalities, although I would only admit that anonymously.

In Maryland, a parent can serve their child in their home. (Not in another home or other kids.)

[Anonymous]

Yes, without a doubt. I'd give them 2 but probably stop there. I'd prefer they drink at home than out behind my back.

[Anonymous]

Lol what is the point? So your child can get buzzed? I never understood giving your child a drink. Get a coke...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lol what is the point? So your child can get buzzed? I never understood giving your child a drink. Get a coke...

So my kid can learn that getting buzzed isn't the only/best reason to drink alcohol. Frankly I'd rather my 20 yo kid drank a beer than a regular coke.

[Anonymous]

College age? Absolutely. I wouldn't let them get drunk but if they are the type to want to drink, they will almost assuredly be drinking already at school.

[Anonymous]

18-20 is not a kid. I don't think they should be lumped in with "kids".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lol what is the point? So your child can get buzzed? I never understood giving your child a drink. Get a coke...

I doubt you would call any college age kid a "child" in real life...we're talking about 18-21 here...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, without a doubt. I'd give them 2 but probably stop there. I'd prefer they drink at home than out behind my back.

Lol they're drinking behind your back too.


But, to answer OP's question as long as they are in your house and not servng other underage not related to you, you are probably fine in most states.

[Anonymous]

Beer and wine are healthier than coke

[Anonymous]

If you can go fight a war and to vote, you should be allowed to have a beer.

So yes I would do this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:College age? Absolutely. I wouldn't let them get drunk but if they are the type to want to drink, they will almost assuredly be drinking already at school.

I didn't drink in college until I was 21. Just a data point.

[Anonymous]

Yes after 18, and it is legal in MD.