Underage & Teen Drinking

... by your teammates, but in this family, underage drinking is not okay." With care and concern, articulate... stay out later sometimes. One night you didn't come home until 1 a.m. I fear you're drinking... later with the team but that you expect he won't be drinking alcohol. It's hard to be the youngest...

Even before their teen years, children get tempted to try alcohol. Now's the time to encourage your child to resist.

...Q: According to my 12-year-old, some of her classmates smoke and drink. What should I say? A: "Lots... back to your child what you've just heard her say, such as 'Wow! So they're smoking and drinking...

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