Anonymous
Post 12/27/2024 22:18     Subject: Almost 20 year old college student/beer at home with family
Anonymous wrote:No, it’s illegal.

And that law has saved thousands of lives. Don’t throw in the towel.

Model safe, responsible adulting.


It is legal in MD for underage children to drink at their home under supervision of their parent. So you are wrong, it is not illegal.
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2024 05:54     Subject: Almost 20 year old college student/beer at home with family
How did this conversation even come up?

The parents don’t drink so presumably there wouldn’t be beer in the house. Are you debating stocking your fridge with an assortment of beer “just in case.” Is this a test?
Anonymous
Post 12/21/2024 21:33     Subject: Almost 20 year old college student/beer at home with family
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Just curious if you let your college son, almost 20, drink a beer when he is home with family, like when watching a football game.

Husband is opposed to it, although he knows our DS drinks when he goes out and at college.

Husband doesn't drink.

Thanks


Follow DH's rules.

We only drink a countable number of drinks per year, 1 or 2 in front of our kids.

Parental example is very tied to outcomes.

Alcohol is a highly optional part of life and is not needed to have fun. Many beverages are equally refreshing.



Often it is
Anonymous
Post 12/21/2024 21:32     Subject: Almost 20 year old college student/beer at home with family
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Just curious if you let your college son, almost 20, drink a beer when he is home with family, like when watching a football game.

Husband is opposed to it, although he knows our DS drinks when he goes out and at college.

Husband doesn't drink.

Thanks


Follow DH's rules.

We only drink a countable number of drinks per year, 1 or 2 in front of our kids.

Parental example is very tied to outcomes.

Alcohol is a highly optional part of life and is not needed to have fun. Many beverages are equally refreshing.



Really?
So if I my husbnd has 1-2 a night in front of kids but I rarely have any...?


PP. I'd say you are setting a good example of people who can socialize with a mixture of drinkers and non-drinkers. That's exactly what I mean by parental example.