The misconception that underage drinking is okay or acceptable is not limited to teens. Some parents condone it in their home while others are pretend to be oblivious and sing the “everyone has drank underage” song. Teenagers are getting smarter. Technology has helped teens pinpoint places where they can purchase alcohol, obtain a fake ID,…
North Carolina is becoming hip to the underage drinking problem and responded by starting a pilot program to help parents and teens like you address the problem. However, the best defense to feeling pressured about drinking is talking to your parents. Even though you come from two completely different generations, it doesn’t mean that they…
Myths appear for many reasons, one of which is when we don’t want to believe something. Underage drinking is a rising problem in North Carolina, which is why now, more than ever, it is vital to bust the myths surrounding teen drinking. #1: My Child Doesn’t Drink Recognizing that there is an underage drinking problem…
Parents, this article if for you. Speaking as a parent, let’s be honest; most of us associate underage drinking with high school seniors and college students. But did you know that roughly one-third of middle school students admit to trying alcohol? How can you talk to your tween or teen about underage drinking? You can…