And when it comes to alcohol, the job gets even tougher as your child gets older. The first step is to know the laws in Pennsylvania, including the penalties for underage drinking. The second step is to discourage alcohol use by those under 21. Children who use alcohol are more likely to have a drinking problem later. It's a crime to sell or give alcoholic beverages to anyone under 21-even your own kids.
Police can arrest and detain without parental consent.
Persons under 21 can now be arrested for Driving Under the Influence if there is a blood alcohol level of .02 or essentially any alcohol in their body. Serving alcohol to minors or driving under the influence of alcohol, at any age, are serious crimes that cause injury and death. Many of them fail to use seat belts. Teen drivers who drink are in more crashes than any other group. Many things parents do show their children how to become responsible adults.