Offer nonalcoholic beverages as well as alcoholic beverages. Be aware of the amount your guests are drinking, especially those who are driving. Talk about family guidelines. Find teachable moments. Watching TV with your child can provide a chance to talk about the advertising messages we get.
Research shows that parents' standards matter to their kids.
Your children are looking to you. Consistent standards and rules are important for your children. Alcohol is a 'gateway' drug for kids. Alcohol is the drug of choice - for parents, for children. It is the drug children experiment with first.