As long as it happens only at home, infrequently, and the child does not become intoxicated, it is usually legal. However, if this happens frequently, occurs in other places, and/or the child becomes intoxicated, the parents can and will be arrested for child abuse, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, etc. FYI: statistics show that many children who are allowed or encouraged to drink alcohol or take other intoxicants at a young age have problems with excessive drinking or drug use as adults.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2014 at 12:10 PM