Can a 17 year old be served alcohol by there parent or guardian?
Answer If the legal age is 21 to possess or consume alcohol in your state, then your parent or guardian is breaking the law to serve it to someone under age. Most states have laws stating that if you are at your home with parental consent, or in a religious ceremony, you are allowed to have alcohol. In addition, if the person under 21 IS served alcohol illegally in your home, and they hurt someone with a motor vehicle or in some other way, due to their intoxication, you can be held legally responsible, including a lawsuit. It is best to also REQUEST the person’s ID before serving them alcohol, and write down the person’s information, so that if they are not who they say they are, or are not the age you are told they are, you have “some” recourse, proving you were diligent in your quest for the truth, and following the law!