Try a new approach
Studies show that, for better or worst, parents influence their child’s decisions on alcohol throughout life. We can make the most of our influence by better understanding the most effective ways to communicate – with our words, our body language and our behavior – as our children grow and change.
Communicating is about building a relationship with our kids, and continually modifying the relationship over time. By keeping in step with our kids in a climate of respect, we can create the right atmosphere for meaningful conversations about underage drinking. We can help them make the smart decisions.
So what does it mean to leave the traditional approach behind, and instead try a relationship approach?