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UNDERAGE DRINKING: pARENT ROLE MODEL What Messages are YOU sending? |
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I do not drink because… |
I drink because… |
I drink when… |
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Drinking is bad/immoral |
I am an adult |
I am overstressed |
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I do not like the taste |
I like the taste |
It is available |
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I do not like how I act |
I want to get drunk |
Everybody else is |
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I do not like how it makes me feel |
Drinking can be relaxing and enjoyable |
It is a special celebration |
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I am an alcoholic/ there is chemical dependency in our family |
I always know my limit and stick with it |
I want to get drunk |
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I have to drive |
I am not driving |
I am not driving |
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I am on medication |
It is a party |
I want to be social |
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I drink too much |
Alcohol is necessary to have fun |
I want to forget my problems/bad day |
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I do not like what my parent(s) said and did when they drank |
It is part of bowling (softball, darts, fishing, parties…) |
I get home from work on most days |
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· If you expect your teens not to drink just because they are underage, think again. · For teens, age is only a temporary technicality. · Come up with a more convincing reason to influence their choice. · Consider any of the messages you may be sending them by your choices regarding use/nonuse of alcohol. If your messages are positive and effective, be sure to express them aloud to your teens. If your messages are negative and a bad influence, change your behavior and your message! · Remember: it is never too early to start sending healthy messages to your children.
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MORE INFO LINKS: Lists-Intervention Tips: Under Age Drinking, Prevention Tips: Under Age Drinking; Posts- Pt1 5-13-08, Pt2 5-18-08, Pt3 5-19-80, Pt4 5-23-08 Quizzes- Teen Drinking Choices
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