Many parents don’t wanna think about it. They don’t believe it’ll happen in their family. It’s under-aged drinking.

Chances are, your teen will drink sometime during the high school years. Some parents know it. Other parents will never see it. But …of this be sure… kids will experiment with alcohol. Hey, my folks didn’t know all my high school secrets …and your teen is likely keeping a few of their own.

I’m not trying to spook you, or cause unnecessary alarm. On the contrary, I want to help you open your eyes. Teens are curious. They test it out. They feel peer pressure and make risky choices.

So… don’t be naïve. Decide in advance how you’ll handle under- aged drinking in your home… if and when it happens!

 

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