CITIZENS RALLYING FOR CHANGE ON ALCOHOL

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BE A PARENT...NOT THEIR FRIEND

We're talking about your child's alcohol use.  Teens who drink alcohol risk damaging their developing minds and bodies – and face the possibility of addiction.  How, and when you respond to your teenager when you suspect or find out he/she is drinking alcohol will have a serious impact on his/her future.  Be their parent, not their friend.

Common sense tells us that addressing a problem early can help keep it from getting out of control and doing serious harm in our lives. This principle also holds true when it comes to alcohol use among our children. Research shows that the earlier they drink alcohol the more likely they are to become dependent on alcohol later in life.  Be their parent, not their friend.

Though use does not always end in addiction, addiction always begins with a decision to use.  If you suspect your child is consuming alcohol then know that your son or daughter is at a critical crossroads. Be their parent, not their friend.

Experimentation is a big deal – drinking alcohol shouldn’t be accepted as a rite of passage.  Be their parent, not their friend.

What you say and do matters.  Be their parent, not their friend.

So, even though their alcohol use might feel like the toughest issue you’ve ever faced, addressing it could be the most important thing you do.  Be their parent, not their friend

Get informed and take action early.   For more information, call Doug at 608-316-1118.