Remember, you are the authority. Make sure your child knows that alcohol or other drug use is strictly forbidden. Don t hesitate to protect your child by enforcing the rules. Be a good role model. If you expect your child to grow up drug free and to be a responsible drinker as an adult, then teach them by example.
Children copy their parent s behavior.
Help your child deal with peer pressure. Communicate values openly. Talk with your child about the importance of honesty, responsibility, trust and other values. Help them to understand that strong values will lead to good decisions. Support healthy activities.