‘Tis the season. Not for twinkle lights and fat men in red suits, but for proms and graduation. The season is upon us, and while teenagers and their parents have much to celebrate, they have some things to be cautious about, too. With celebration often comes alcohol – but times of celebration are no excuse to justify teen alcohol abuse.

“To help prevent underage drinking, the Family Talk program encourages open, honest communication between parents and children. Developed by an advisory panel of education, family counseling, child psychology and alcohol treatment professionals, Family Talk materials are distributed free to parents and educators…” (Source: Columbus Parent Magazine)

In a 2009 report, 68 percent of kids ages eight to 17 listed their parents as the people who most influenced their attitudes about drinking. The Family Talk program aims to help parents capitalize on their influence. Visit www.familytalkonline.com for more information.

 

Labels: alcohol_abuse, teenagers, celebration

Posted By: Stefanie Hamilton