[tbontob]

While giving a minor (who is a son/daughter) a drink in the privacy of your home is technically "contributing to the delinquency of a minor", it is seldom enforced.

Technically, a glass of white wine during a meal falls within that definition.

Common sense dictates that parents teach their children how to cope responsibly with life's attractions.

Just saying "No!" doesn't teach a child much. It may even be counter-productive as it can increase the allure of alcohol.

Much better to give the minor the experience in a controlled setting where the minor can experience the event in safety and comfort.

Most cases hit the limelight when the cops have a "hard-on" for someone, the parents are in conflict and one complains to the cops or the parents have encouraged drinking to such an extent that the minor was either an alcoholic or fast becoming one.

[ April 13, 2003, 14:44: Message edited by: tbontob ]