Talking To Your Kids About Drinking Responsibly.
Having an honest and age-appropriate discussion about drinking with your children is an important step to teaching them to make good life choices. All kids must be aware of the dangers of drinking and must feel comfortable talking to their parents about the subject. Keep the lines of communication open by following these tips for talking to your kids about drinking responsibly.
Be Honest
Give your kids accurate, honest information. Don’t teach them that having one drink will result in irreparable damage. When they discover this is simply not true, your children will no longer trust you. Don’t use scare tactics, but calmly talk about the consequences of drinking. If you yourself drink, your children will most likely notice and ask why. Be prepared to answer honestly and explain the reasons that adults sometimes drink.
Be Open
Just because your child has questions about drinking does not mean that they themselves are consuming alcohol. Let your child know you can answer his questions and prove it by being approachable and willing to listen. Ask your child about what they know about alcohol and don’t judge their responses. Let your child know that they can always talk to you about drinking.Still bored? Click to continue: On the soapbox…
July 20th, 2011 No Comments posted in Uncategorized
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