I am aware of that; and the rules as quoted. However, anecdotes I have come across indicate those same rules are generally applied to oneworld elites.

Some similar content where the rules are quoted:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ng-family.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/14536210-post578.html

So while access for both the OP's wife and child is not guaranteed, I would suggest it is unlikely to be denied.