No' Isn't Enough Researchers say parents may have far more influence than they think. Start early and keep talking. A news story about a celebrity arrested for drunk driving, a television show featuring a character hospitalized for substance abuse, became, as she puts it, teachable moments. There are a ton of opportunities to talk to your children about drugs if you look for them. You can't be a hypocrite.
Children can detect that instantly.
By starting early, talking openly, and setting a good example, she did what she could to guide her two children through the turmoil of adolescence. It wasn't easy, and the Bashams, like most families these days, had their work cut out for them. But unlike many of their peers, the Basham children did not experiment with drugs. Start early, and keep talking. These findings are very, very significant.