This might be hard for you to hear, but chances are, your teen will drink alcohol sometime during his or her high school years.

Teens are curious.  They experiment.  They follow one another.  They make immature and impetuous choices.  So… don’t be naïve.

Prepare for the conflict.  Instead of overreacting and making things worse than they already are… take a gentle approach.  A gentle word always turns away an overreaction.

Mom and Dad… before jumping all over his or her case, figure out what’s motivating your teen to drink.  Sit down and ask questions.  Understanding what’s behind his behavior will ensure that your approach is correct and the consequences are appropriate.

Don’t make it a federal offense, but be sure to address it right away.

 

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