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"You can be 10 years old and drink in Virginia," said Beth Straeten, a spokeswoman for the state's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
At a time when some in the community are ex- amining the role of alcohol in the wake of traffic deaths, injuries and broken futures, Virginia remains one of the many states whose laws specifically tolerate a parent providing alcohol to an underage person. Eleven states, Virginia among them, say providing alcohol to an underage son or daughter can only occur in the home. Twenty other states say parents can provide alcohol to their children anywhere.
The Virginia exception was passed during the 2006 legislature. It drew only two negative votes and won the signature of Gov. Timothy M. Kaine. Kaine's office declined to comment on the law last week. A spokesman for Attorney General Bob McDonnell also declined to comment.
FROM:
How Kids Can Drink At Home, Legally
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Richmond Times Dispatch (VA)
BY BILL MCKELWAY
TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER
http://www.beawarenow.org/news_archive.php?id=743
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt depends where you live in the world i.e US Yes, in all states a parent may allow a minor to consume Alcoholic Beverages at home in private not in a public place. UK, yes. Japan, no. Europe, most countries but the minimum age varies.
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∙ 15y agoIn the United States, it is illegal for anybody under the age of 21 to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
Some families let a child have a glass of wine with dinner. Otherwise, parents can get in trouble if someone tells the police.
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∙ 11y agoYes it is in the USA.
It is not in Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Morocco, Swaziland, Togo, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Uruguay, Cambodia, Macau, Malaysia, Vietnam, Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia and New Zealand.
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∙ 13y agoYes, as long as you're over the age of FIVE you can drink alcohol at home in the UK :)
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∙ 12y agobecause he can get hurt with the things that they have in their houses. Ex. knives, guns, windows and many more.
It cause problems around the neighborhood.
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∙ 12y ago(in the US) Yes it is illegal.
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∙ 13y agoThe legal age is 21.
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∙ 15y agonot legally
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Can kids in France drink alcohol?
The age of selling is to 18 year olds and over, children in France do more casually drink weak wine. (a little wine with lots-some of water added) at home maybe with dinner.
Is it ok to let your 13 year old drink alcohol with the family?
I'll say! Very bad. Alcohol affects your brain, especially at a young age. Even though it may be hard, listen to the law and wait 'till you're 21.
Can a divorced parent allow their 15 year old child to drink alcohol in the home without the other parents consent?
If they do not have legal custody, no. In fact, the custodial parent should take this matter before the court with jurisdiction over the case. They should try to obtain a court order that the child not be served alcohol while in the "other parent''s" custody. Serving alcohol to a minor could constitute child endangerment in some jurisdictions and the parents who does so in liable for any resulting damages. Some states allow parents to serve alcohol to minors at home but in other states it would be a felony. You should consult with an attorney.
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No, you have to be 18 in your state to move out legally. The cops can arrest you can threaten jail time if you leave home a 2nd time.
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Legally, no. The legal drinking age is 19 for beer and wine, and 21 for liquors in Illinois.Serving a minor alcohol is against the law.
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Under federal law, not legally.
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An 18 year old cannot legally drink beer. The age to consume alcohol is 21 in the US.
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Not legally. Of course people do it, but it's against the law. She has to be 21 to be able to purchase, sell, or consume any form of alcohol, including wine.
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I say go for it
Can a seventeen year old sell alcohol and lottery tickets?
No because legally they arent even allowed to drink. Or even buy lottery ticketsso nohope this helped
Married at 17 to a 25 year old can you legally drink in New Orleans?
No. You have to be 21 to drink.
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People drink alcohol as part of their celebration. Alcohol is traditionally associated with celebrations. There's no need to drink though, plenty of people still have fun without having any alcohol!
Can an 18 year old drink if parent buys the drink?
sometimes. Actually, all the time. Just not legally.
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