DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have recently found out that our 14-year-old granddaughter, a freshman in high school, is being encouraged to drink, or more accurately, “chug,” beer out of cans with her stepdad at parties and social gatherings he has been having at their house.
Our son, the girl’s biological father, is very concerned about this illegal activity, as are we, but he is fearful if he confronts the mother and stepdad and tells them what they’re doing must stop immediately, his ex will withhold his daughter from him even more than she already does. There is no court order for custody and/or visitation between the parents, as they always worked that out verbally.
We feel the local authorities, department of child services, law enforcement and her high school counselor need to be notified about what is happening. This is child endangerment. Contributing to the delinquency of a minor is against the law and could possibly be considered child abuse. Please advise us on the best way to handle this situation. — ALARMED IN CALIFORNIA
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