Parents, you can take the “LEAD”! Here are some tips for you to help prevent your child from using and
abusing alcohol:
Listen to…
Their questions and interests without interruption
Who their friends and their friend’s parents are
What pressures they are feeling
Educate about…
Consequences of underage drinking (both legal and your own family rules)
What your expectations are by communicating to them and by being a role model
Ask…
What they are doing
Where they are going
Who they are going with
Discuss…
Your values
How to handle peer pressure
How proud you are of their good decisions
Take a Closer Look…
Parents are the #1 Influence in a Child’s Life!
What Message am I Sending to my Child?
Parents…Take a Closer Look. Certain attitudes and behaviors can make alcohol more appealing
to your teenager. The following brief self-assessment worksheet could help you see what type
of messages you are sending to your teen about alcohol. How do you model alcohol use to your
teenagers?
Creating a conversation with children is an effective way to prevent underage drinking. The
following activity can be used during family meals or other times when the family is together to start conversations. It’s
Simple
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