sentences:  Missouri is one of six states, however, with a unique exception which allows a minor to be furnished alcohol by his or her parent or guardian.Of course, if a parent or guardian purposefully intoxicated his or her child, it would be a form of child abuse.Rather, this sort of law allows parents to let their children have a small amount of liquor with a meal, at social gatherings, in religious services, or otherwise use alcohol in moderation.