The adult is a stranger having no moral, emotional, or legal connection for the safety and conduct of the minors. This entire discussion has primarily been an exercise in statutory discussion. When one engages in such an endeavor, one is guided by certain principles. In so doing, all sections of a statute must be read together Housing Auth. There is a common thread that runs through dictionary definitions of responsible.
Responsibility is accountability and trustworthiness.
That word conveys a sense of immediacy or an absence of any intervening agency, instrumentality or influence. When applying these thoughts in addition to the restriction that employes and security personnel cannot constitute proper supervision, the intent of the General Assembly is manifested. This exception to the general proscription against permitting minors on a licensed premises was not intended to allow licensees to engage in promotions in which minors are invited on to the premises. Rather, the exception was intended for the benefit of minors who, for want of any suitable non-licensed location, would have no where to go for a social gathering. In the event the aforementioned fine is not paid within 20 days from the mailing date of this Order, Licensee s license shall be suspended or revoked.