| Even if the companies are not targeting young people, abundant evidence shows that a large proportion of these commercial messages and promotional activities do, in fact, reach underage audiences |
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| Tips for Parents: How to Talk with Your Children About Drinking Listen to them. When you listen to your children, you create a safe environment where they will feel comfortable talking with you about their concerns. It's a good idea to start talking to your children about alcohol when they are between the ages of 9 and 11. Practice how to say "no" with them. Talk about how to get out of uncomfortable situations. Help them think of what they can say when they are offered alcohol. For example, they could say, "No, I don't want a beer, I have to stay in shape for my team." Or, "Nah, I'd rather have a soda." Set firm rules. Make it clear that drinking is illegal under any circumstances until they are over the age of 21. Be alert to signs of alcohol abuse. Watch for problems like dropping grades, withdrawal, missing money, or a new set of friends. |
| "Life is filled with a series of choices. I, like many of the parents in this room, have made foolish choices. I think many of us would admit that some of those foolish choices we have made in our lives could all too easily have become terrible, tragic choices if fate had not been so kind to us." --- Douglas Petit from Jonathan's eulogy 6/25/06 |
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