Don't make bad or negative comments about or to other people. The following family connection ideas are from the monthly C.L.A.S.S. newsletter. We hope you will read them and pick ideas that will help your family. We, the adults of our community, need to work together to help our children. We have learned from our experiences in life and together, we do have the answers.
Many parents hesitate to discuss alcohol and other drug use with their child.
Some of us believe our children couldn't become involved with illegal substances. Others delay because we don't know what to say or how to say it, or we are afraid of putting ideas into our children's heads. Be a good listener. Make sure your child feels comfortable bringing problems or questions to you. Give clear messages.