The holidays are full of rich foods, sweets, other treats and… alcohol.
Data shows the week between Christmas and New Year is a peak time for alcohol consumption in the United States with people reaching for a glass of wine, boozy eggnog , a beer or one of the many holiday cocktails you’ll see on social media.
If you have children under 21, depending on their age, it can create a dilemma. For example, if they’re back from college, can you let them have a glass of wine with Christmas dinner?
Here’s what you need to know about Massachusetts drinking laws.
What is the Massachusetts law about giving your kid a drink under 21
In Massachusetts, the legal age to drink is 21.
However, under Massachusetts general law there is a little wiggle room at home as their is an exception “for the children and grandchildren of the person being charged to possess alcoholic beverages on premises or property owned or controlled by the person charged.”
In other words, a parent or grandparent could offer alcohol to their child or grandchild on their property.