D o recognize that you can make a difference . We have always needed someone to talk to, people to trust, and rules to live by. The research on prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug problems consistently says that positive family relations, involvement in the family and closeness to the family discourages alcohol, tobacco and other drug use by children. There are many things we can do as a family to bring us closer together and raise healthy children. We can have family traditions, family holidays, share meals together, ask questions about each other's day and a multitude of other things.
Children can learn early in life the joy and satisfaction that comes from doing things for others.
Increase children's self-worth by giving them responsibilities, even when they are young. Kids need to have chores. It is her responsibility to pick up any shoes left lying around the house. Teach family values. Children should be proud to be part of their family.