DRINKING

I know its very difficult when kids reach a certain age they do not realise and want to experiment. They do not listen to you and are not ready for any discussions. What you can do is try speaking not lecturing them when they are relaxed and receptive. switch off the TV Tell your son that you are scared about children of his /her age driving when drunk. Tell him that he can always contact you to pick him up if he has had couple of drinks with his freinds. Tell him you don't mind him experimenting at this age we all did so, but you love him and want to see him safe.Do not criticise or pass judgement. If he tells you he does not drink tell him thanks for lifting a burden from your mind also request him to ask his friends to let him drive if they are drunk.Just tell him its all a mother's concern if he feels you are interfering then you are sorry but you wanted to discuss the issue with him dueto so many news reports you are coming across for you peace of mind he should not take it otherwise.Tell him that you trust him/her. Teenagers also love to be close to their parents but they are scared of being scolded or judged by you give your full support and understanding to them. I have told my son If he wishes to drinkhe can but he should have his first drink in our home . He says he is not interested.But he is still young and loves to discuss all this with me when he grows up then what I don't know?

well if kids are drinking when there not suppose to there's two ways to approach it! either you can never let them go anywhere without adult supervision or you can offer to pick them up if they have been drinking..let them know that you are there and you would rather come and get them drunk rather than trying to hide it and letting them kill themselves in an accident because they were scared to tell you!