I’m booking a meal for my soon to be 16 year old and her friends (who are all sixteen already)….naturally- they want to have a bit of a drink her big day. I know I can trust them as they’re all sensible kids.
There is a law that says that 16 year olds can drink cider or beer in a restaurant setting. The law definitely does exist but I’m unsure of the terms of it. Does someone of over 18 years of age have to buy it for them or are they okay to order it?
Also, what are your experiences of taking older teens out with you? Are restaurants okay with it? Do you let them drink?
Personally, I don’t like my daughter drinking and I’d rather she didn’t- but I might as well be a bit lenient for this special day so she learns theres a time and a place.
I don’t know it’s like in the US, but most families I know here in the UK bring their children up to have wine with an evening meal and teach their kids that there is a time and a place. Is this common where you live or are you very anti-alcohol?
She can’t drive…I’ll be dropping her off and picking her up at an allocated time.
In case you’re curious about UK drinking laws- I’ve finally found the complex system.
Age 18- You can buy and drink alcohol anywhere.
Age 16- You can drink cider or beer if it is purchased with a meal by an adult.
Age 5- You can drink anything privately…….
The last one is pretty shocking.
Thanks for your answers.
Other parents are cool with it- do you honestly think that I wouldn’t have asked them?
