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If you can feed your child cheese-fries from the fair, you should definitely be able to give them beer from the fair. I'm with the father on this one.
Posted by: Erb's point | September 25, 2008 at 07:38 AM
Maybe, as long as he doesn't let the boy drive home.
Posted by: nannie | September 25, 2008 at 08:23 AM
OK, so he shouldn't have gotten belligerent.
What kind of low-life father gives his 4 year old beer? I'll bet it wasn't even imported.
A good shot of scotch, or a nice wine I can understand, but it's bordering on child abuse to make your 4 year old drink cheap county-fair beer.
Posted by: Dad-O-Lot | September 25, 2008 at 09:14 AM
I was SO hoping you guys wouldn't find this one...
Of course, if they'd been at a Packer game the dad wouldn't have been arrested. Folks definitely WOULD slam him for spoiling the kid with that $7 Lambeau Field beer.
Posted by: padraig the cheesehead | September 25, 2008 at 09:24 AM
...it's legal for underage children to drink in Wisconsin, as long as they're with their parents.
No way! It is? Like, in the same house? Define "with". Do my parents have to be awake?
Just askin'.
Posted by: Wisconsin Teenager | September 25, 2008 at 09:25 AM
Daddy, can I have some beer? No. Daddy, can I have some beer? No. Daddy, can I have some beer? No. Daddy, can I have some beer? No. Daddy, can I have some beer? No. Daddy, can I have some beer? No. Daddy, can I have some beer? No. Daddy, can I have some beer? No. Daddy, can I have some beer? No. Daddy, can I have some beer? No. Daddy, can I have some beer? No. Daddy, can I have some beer? Fine! If it will shut you up.
Police officer: "Sir, did you just give your child beer?"
"Augggghhh!"
Posted by: Hammond Rye | September 25, 2008 at 09:36 AM
I've heard that too, in quite a few states it is legal for children to drink under parental supervision.
Note that the man was not charged in relation to the alcohol directly. He was charged because he became beligerant when an officer who didn't know the law started hassling him.
Of course i always assumed those laws were so you wouldnt be a criminal if you let your kid have a sip of your wine just to see their shocked expresion when they taste it.
Posted by: Joben | September 25, 2008 at 09:52 AM
*sigh* You give your kids cheap beer so they won't like it! That way they develop a palate for the good stuff, like brandy and scotch...
Posted by: Allen at Division | September 25, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Whew. And I thought *I* was a bad parent for letting my girls drink my boxed wine.
Posted by: Siouxie | September 25, 2008 at 10:12 AM
"Hold my beer and watch this. Oh, hi ossifer (hic)."
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | September 25, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Hammie: Change "Daddy" to "Homer" and you have next week's "Simpsons"...
Posted by: Steve Haller | September 25, 2008 at 10:54 AM
"Um, two beers please. And could you put one in a sippy cup?"
Posted by: Layzeeboy | September 25, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Nothing wrong with starting them out young...
Posted by: Steve Haller | September 25, 2008 at 11:39 AM
I can't blame him. Have you seen the price of juiceboxes lately?
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | September 25, 2008 at 11:55 AM
My dad would have never done that! When he could have had the beer himself.
Posted by: Margaritaville | September 25, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Nice plug, Annie ;-P
Butt, seriously...Coors???
Posted by: Siouxie | September 25, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Nice article too, btw!
Posted by: Siouxie | September 25, 2008 at 12:28 PM
This is why we never ever ever can find beer in the fridge - and when they run out of that, they drink my wine !
**sigh**
That Dad should take note - it's an expensive habit he's gonna regret as they get older !
Posted by: Telecomdropout | September 25, 2008 at 01:43 PM
(psssssst, Tel?? saw your lovely photo at Wyo's blogger page!!!)
Posted by: Siouxie | September 25, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Thanks, Siouxie. Hey, what can I say about Coors - I had a coupon.
(Tele - I saw your pic, too. Too fun!)
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | September 25, 2008 at 01:51 PM
Aw shucks, Siouxie, thanks ! Was out for a little brunchie lunchie and allowed a rare photo to be snapped. Thought you'd like to know who you're talking to !
Posted by: Telecomdropout | September 25, 2008 at 01:52 PM
Hey Annie - now you know who to look for when you're out and about ! Yes, it's true, I DO drink that much !!!
mumblegrumbledangteenagersmumblesomemorehey!getoffmylawnmumblegrumblesomemore
Posted by: Telecomdropout | September 25, 2008 at 02:27 PM
Tele - I'm in the Valley all the time - we will have to get together. Siouxie and the Peninsula Bloggers can't have all the fun!
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | September 25, 2008 at 02:29 PM
It is Wisconsin and it is Oktoberfest. Seriously, it is OK in Germany.
Posted by: Clown Puppy | September 25, 2008 at 02:36 PM
Valley Girl Annie?? Like OMG!
Posted by: Siouxie | September 25, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Fer sure! That's like, where I totally met my BFF!
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | September 25, 2008 at 03:08 PM
We'll definitely have to do that, Annie !
Posted by: Telecomdropout | September 25, 2008 at 04:18 PM