The leading influence on their kids about alcohol & cannabis
92% of parents have spoken with their child(ren) about the dangers of drinking alcohol in the past year, and 92% of kids report speaking with their parents or another adult.
58% of parents include cannabis in their conversations about underage drinking, and 67% include peer pressure.
41% of kids believe they will be faced with a decision regarding drinking or not drinking alcohol within the next year, and 52% of parents believe their child(ren) will be faced with this decision.
83% of parents are concerned about stress and anxiety with respect to their child(ren)’s health and well-being and 77% are concerned about their mental health.
May 22, 2026
Even though school may be out for the summer, the teaching and learning continues, especially when it comes to lessons on responsibility. This summer assign yourself some homework to continue conversations with your kids about making responsible choices because when kids are empowered, they’re more likely to say “YES” to a healthy lifestyle and “NO” to underage drinking.
January 27, 2026
It’s National School Counseling Week! School counselors support their students in many ways, from addressing their academic questions to helping them manage emotions to empowering them to make healthy and responsible decisions.
