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.
It’s time to get kids back to school! Helping your kids transition from their “summer-selves” to their “student-selves” involves using their summer experiences to shape the ways they move forward.
Parents are the number one influence on their kids’ decision to drink—or not drink—alcohol, and this influence goes beyond just having those important conversations about the dangers of underage drinking. As kids develop and learn to make decisions for themselves, what they see from parents, caregivers, and other trusted adults matters. Explore these ways to model responsibility with your kids if you choose to drink.