Dealing With Peer Pressure
Many teens choose to drink because they assume everyone else is doing it and that it’s an acceptable thing to do. However, studies show that 67% of teens are NOT drinking alcohol.
but by teaching your teen to make good choices and by supervising and monitoring their activities, you can help shield your teen from the most
dangerous situations. Sometimes teens face
situations where they are pressured to do something they would rather not do. For example, a friend might push your teen to have a drink when they don’t want to. You can empower your child by talking to them about ways they can say no without feeling weird or left out.
67% of teens are not drinking alcohol.
You can’t completely protect your child from peer pressure,
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