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Do you know how to discuss alcohol use with your child? Do you know your child's friends? Do you know the extent of drinking by children in your neighborhood? Do you know your State's laws about providing alcohol to anyone under 21? |  |
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Do you know your child's friends, and do you feel that they provide positive influences on your child's activities? Help your child build healthy friendships. If your child’s friends use alcohol, your child is more likely to drink, too. So it makes sense to try to encourage your young teen to develop friendships with kids who do not drink and who are otherwise healthy influences on your child. A good first step is to simply get to know your child’s friends better. You can then invite the kids you feel good about to family get-togethers and outings and find other ways to encourage your child to spend time with those teens. Also, talk directly with your youngster about the qualities in a friend that really count, such as trustworthiness and kindness, rather than popularity or a “cool” style. When you disapprove of one of your child’s friends, the situation can be tougher to handle. While it may be tempting to simply forbid your child to see that friend, such a move may make your child even more determined to hang out with him or her. Instead, you might try pointing out your reservations about the friend in a caring, supportive way. You can also limit your child’s time with that friend through your family rules, such as how after-school time can be spent or how late your child can stay out in the evening.
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