What have you done to prevent children from viewing the adult content?



Not a damn thing! Although we wouldn't want kids to view content that would be harmful to them, it is simply not and couldn't be our job to protect kids from what is on the internet. This job belongs to their parents. Surf with your kids and do not let them wander around the Net unsupervised.WSO is the World Service Organization of Adult Children of Alcoholics.

QUESTION 15 How and why are children sent to adult criminal court?

ANSWER All states have some type of provision for sending children to adult criminal court on the premise that some children have committed crimes so violent or are so unreceptive to rehabilitation in the juvenile justice system that they should be treated as adults. There are three main avenues for children to be sent to adult court.WSO is the World Service Organization of Adult Children of Alcoholics.

Do my parents need to be alcoholics... ?

No ! If you can identify with The Problem or have several of the characteristics of the "Laundry List" ACA will benefit you.They may, although we encourage kids to be in their age-appropriate sessions. The material presented in adult sessions is on an adult level. Often, some of these same topics are discussed with the children within the context of some of their other learning activities - and the material is at an age-appropriate level for their group.

What is ACA (ACoA)... ?

Adult Children of Alcoholics is a recovery program for adults whose lives were affected as a result of being raised in an alcoholic or other dysfunctional family. It is based on the success of Alcoholics Anonymous and employs its version of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.They may, although we encourage kids to be in their age-appropriate sessions. The material presented in adult sessions is on an adult level. Often, some of these same topics are discussed with the children within the context of some of their other learning activities - and the material is at an age-appropriate level for their group.

Why doesn't ACA link to other websites...?

We do not provide links to other websites because of our Sixth Tradition which states that we do not endorse any outside enterprise. Since we have no control as to where other sites may lead and what they may endorse we cannot violate this Tradition. We do grant other webs permission to link to our site. Please link only to If you have checked the 'Meetings Page' and were unable to locate a meeting nearby you may wish to start an ACA meeting in your town. It's easy. Fill out the 'Contact Form' and submit it to WSO. If others in your area have completed a Contact Form WSO will put you in contact with them and vice versa. Once you have made contact you can order a 'New Meeting Pak' which is available on the Literature Order Form.

Are children allowed in the adult services?

We believe the best way we can serve the whole family is to provide a good quality Childrens Ministry, one which teaches kids on a level they can more easily understand. At the same time, this allows for a setting the sanctuary in which the parents and other adults can worship the Lord and have a time to learn without distraction. Among other things, we believe this will help them become better equipped to raise their children.No. For safety and liability reasons, no children can be behind the Concessions counter at any time. Repeat: No children behind the Concessions counter at any time.A. A children's hospital is planned around the special needs of children and their families.