Whose crime?

[loyalsister]

Is the actual problem that the mother is embarrassed that her parenting has been negligent by allowing her 13 year old has access to liquor? Many parents punish kids out of embarrassment of how their kids behavior will affect perceptions of them.

In my house, it was- drink all the beer you want- just don't tell anyone. How she was able to get the liquor to pose with is a relevant question. It's possible that there is a lot more to this story. 13 year olds who experiment with drugs and alcohol usually have observed usage.