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What Can You Do To Prevent Underage Drinking

What Can You Do To Prevent Underage Drinking

Parents are the #1 influence in a teen’s decision not to drink.

  • Eat dinner together regularly.
  • Be caring and supportive.
  • Maintain open lines of communication.
  • Set no-drinking rules and consequences. Be consistent with them.
  • Surround your child with positive role models.
  • Teens need parent to be parents, not drinking partners.
  • Keep track of the alcohol in your home. Count it and lock it up.
  • Check in with your teens about their plans and ask about alcohol.
  • Be up and ready at curfew: talk with your teens about their night.
  • Learn the signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse. If problem occurs, get help promptly.

Resource from savebrains.org

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