Moms Talk: Addressing Illegal Fireworks with Kids

This week's question focuses on two issues: getting into the summer spirit and obeying the law.

Suppose the kids want to set off fireworks in the backyard of your St. Louis County home. You know that's dangerous, but more than that, you know it's illegal. Your spouse supports the kids.

So onto this week's question: What do you do? Do you try to find middle ground by leaving the county for an area where fireworks are acceptable? Do you tell them fireworks are out of the question? Or are there other good (and legal) alternatives?