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How to talk with your child about alcohol use

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How to talk with your child about alcohol use

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As a parent you have more influence over your child than you may realise. Evidence shows that meaningful conversations between parents and their kids help the child develop a sensible relationship with alcohol.

Our advice, tips, and facts can help you understand the associated risks of underage drinking, why children may drink and how you can have effective conversations about alcohol.

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As a parent you have more influence over your child than you may realise. Evidence shows that meaningful conversations between parents and their kids help the child develop a sensible relationship with alcohol. Our advice, tips, and facts can help you understand the associated risks of underage drinking, why children may drink and how you can have effective conversations about alcohol.

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Parenting to Prevent Alcohol Use in Children

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Parenting to Prevent Alcohol Use in Children

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*Learn and Watch for signs and do not ignore them

*Talk early and often with your child

*Get as involved as you can with your child's activities

*Be a good role model

*Teach your child to choose good friends

*Remind your child about rules and consequences of drinking

*Set rules about being involved with others who drink

~no driving in cars with people who drink

~ call an adult to help with situation

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mental, emotional, physical, and behavioral changes

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* Children who drink alcohol before age 15 are 5x more likely to have drinking problems than those who start after age 21

* Almost 30% of children aged 12 to 20 years report drinking alcohol (same amount as the total population of Michigan!)

* Around 20% of those underage drinkers are binge drinkers (same amount as the total population of Virginia!)

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*Drinking in childhood IS serious problem

*Warning signs can help parents spot a problem

*Parents can take action and help