underage drinking

[fishwish]

My daughter will soon be moving into her first apartment. She is 18 and we live in CA. She asked me if it is legal for her to drink alcohol in her own apartment. I really don't know. Do you?

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by fishwish:
My daughter will soon be moving into her first apartment. She is 18 and we live in CA. She asked me if it is legal for her to drink alcohol in her own apartment. I really don't know. Do you?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


My response:

Despite what you read here, I hope you understand that while your little girl says she'll only drink at home, I hope she has the good sense not to get into a car until she's completely sober. You know what? Don't give her this information, or if you must, distort it so she remains safe. Please.

Minimum Drinking Age Laws
The legal age for alcohol in the USA is 21 years old. The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 required all states to raise their minimum purchase and public possession of alcohol age to 21. States that did not comply faced a reduction in highway funds under the Federal Highway Aid Act. The U.S. Department of Transportation has determined that all states are in compliance with this act. The national law specifically prohibits *** purchase *** and *** public possession *** of alcoholic beverages. It does not prohibit persons under 21 (also called youth or minors) from drinking in their homes. The term "public possession" is strictly defined and does not apply to possession for the following:

An established religious purpose, when accompanied by a parent, spouse or legal guardian age 21 or older Medical purposes when prescribed or administered by a licensed physician, pharmacist, dentist, nurse, hospital or medical institution,
In private clubs or establishments,
In the course of lawful employment by a duly licensed manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer.

We don't need another statistic. Please, she's your baby girl. Tell her that she must wait until she's 21, anyway. This answer was for your information only, and of course, I leave this information in your capable hands, to disseminate as you will.

IAAL


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[Concern]

How much do you love your daughter - enough to tell her that drinking is and never really good for anyone at all? I hope so - because statistics show that there is a high rate of increase in college students that are alcoholics and do you vision what alcohol in college life is like - booze, drugs, sex then what -- do we need to paint a picture here? Ever heard of MADD? Ever been a victim of drunk driver? Ever be the parent of one surviving drunk driver? Pain - Suffering and guilt - you don't really want any of these do you? - Then tell your daughter drinking and her don't mix! Just good old advice from one victim of an alcoholic father to a concern parent like you or you wouldn't be asking would you?