Parent Talk: How to approach the subject of drinking with my teenager

This morning on Dublin Talks Parent Talk we spoke to child Psychotherapist, Joanna Fortune, about some of the issues affecting of our listeners.

Raising kids can be tough, so it's always good to have expert advice when you need it.

Today's topics:

Hi, Paying your kids to do jobs around the house. Is it setting a good example or bad example? Myself and my husband are thinking of doing it. Paying our 8 year old money if she does certain jobs around the house like tidying her room etc. From Derval

My son is 15 (will be 16 in a few weeks). We’re pretty sure he has tried alcohol with his friends although he denies it!  What do you think of the idea of letting him have a few drinks with us over Christmas. We don’t want drink to be a taboo subject with him and we don’t want to make it seem evil. Or will that make him want it all the more?  Sally

Listen back now: 

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