Research continues to show that parents have a powerful influence on their children's decisions about alcohol and drugs. Texas students who said their parents disapproved of teen alcohol use were half as likely to drink as their peers who said their parents didn t care. To help protect your child from the dangers of underage drinking, arm yourself with the facts and let your child know you disapprove of teen alcohol use. Parent power Research shows that parents have a powerful voice in their children's lives and decisions. Kids who say their parents strongly disapprove of underage drinking are half as likely as their peers to use alcohol, according to a statewide survey of Texas students.
Straight talk Be specific when setting rules, prevention experts advise.
Make sure your child knows that your noalcohol policy is in effect at all times - in your home, at friends' homes, on vacation, etc.