May courts require parents to attend the alcohol awareness program with their child?

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Only if child is under 16
• D. Only with parental consent

Answer: (B)

Parental participation can be required as part of a juvenile’s alcohol education to ensure accountability and reinforce lessons at home. The Alcohol Awareness Program is often offered to both the youth and a parent, and a court may order a parent to accompany the minor to the program as a condition of diversion or court disposition. This helps the court verify understanding of the consequences, monitor compliance, and give the parent guidance on supervising and supporting the youth. The requirement isn’t limited to a specific age or to parental consent—the court can compel attendance as part of its authority to tailor dispositions to the family. So yes, courts may require a parent to attend with their child.