Teens are very susceptible to addiction and substance abuse for a number of reasons, including peer pressure. But exposure to alcohol and drugs can be very dangerous to teens, as their brains have not yet fully developed.
Many parents debate about whether to make drinking a family affair. Some believe that including kids in their social drinking and inviting kids to join in teaches their children responsibility with alcohol. Others would rather keep their drinking reserved for adult-only events and encourage their children to avoid alcohol.
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Parents span the spectrum when it comes to how they feel about teen drinking. Some prefer that their teen take no drinks at all, while others believe that one or two experimentations are a normal part of adolescence and do not warrant concern.
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One of the hardest things for a young person to deal with is seeing one or both parents drunk. Whether this occurs at home or in the presence of others doesn’t lessen the feelings of confusion, shame, fear and anger that you might feel – and understandably so. It is a frightening experience to witness [...]
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