TAHLEQUAH ?/span> As they file into class, the professor stands and inspects the students, most of whom are under age 21.

Silence descends on the room as the leader walks to the center, pauses, then speaks what抯 on his mind.

揑 would just like to remind all of you that being in college does not give you an automatic right to go out and drink liquor,?he says. 揢nderage drinking is illegal, even for college students, and I know way too many of you right here in this room have broken that law.?br> A few students roll their eyes, and a few even laugh, but the professor is serious. He begins to take his seat and continue with class, but then, a student near the back raises her hand.

揑t抯 easy to drink a beer when your parents or family members go buy it for you,?she explains. 揑f parents buy us beer, isn抰 that sending us a mixed signal??br> This scenario is becoming more and more common for teachers and professors at middle schools, high schools and universities. Many parents preach and teach against underage drinking, but now, studies are shedding light on unsettling results: Underage drinkers are obtaining liquor from friends and relatives.

A recent study conducted by the Century Council, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization, showed 65 percent of minors who use alcohol get it from friends and relatives; 7 percent bought the booze at a store or bar that didn抰 check identification; 5 percent received liquor from a stranger; 3 percent bought it with a fake ID; and 20 percent obtained it from other sources.

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