My parents were able to drink at age 18 before I was born, but after I was born, they changed the legal drinking age to 21. What prompted the change in the legal drinking age, and are there any exceptions to it? Let’s check it out:
Why change the drinking age to 21?
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According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), “A review by the U.S. General Accounting Office, conducted in 1988, found that raising the drinking age reduced youth drinking, youth driving after drinking, and alcohol-related traffic accidents among youth.”
However, if you are a minor and still reside with your parents, they may allow you to consume alcohol at home under their supervision.
Can minors drink alcohol with their parents in Ohio?
There are still legal ways to drink under the age of 21 in Ohio, but they require parental supervision and authorization.
The Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS) forbids alcohol consumption and purchase by anyone under the age of 21. Still, there are a few exceptions to this rule.
The exceptions include:
- If you are at a private residence of your parent AND
- If your parent is present
This also applies to providing alcoholic beverages to minors, which can only be done by the parent in their private home.
However, the FTC promotes full compliance with the drinking age, stating, “Injuries from teen drinking are not inevitable, and reducing teen access to alcohol is a national priority.”