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 1 Teen Drinking — Basic Story

Some kids start to drink alcohol at a young age. They think it is part of becoming an adult. They also think
drinking is not that bad because so many people do it. They feel it is not as bad as taking drugs. It is easy for
kids to get liquor by using fake identification.
Parents may start to notice a change in their child's behavior if the child starts drinking. Kids who drink
sometimes stop doing things they normally like to do. They may keep telephone calls and meetings a secret and
not want anybody to touch their things. They act moody and do not have the same eating and sleeping habits.
Parents need to stay involved in their kids' lives. They should talk to their children about their problems to be
aware of any changes.
Parents can be the best protection. Children who get a lot of love can feel good about themselves. It helps them
resist doing bad things even when other kids are doing them. Parents can also help set a good example by not
drinking and driving. They can have firm rules in the home that everyone follows.
Give the children good ideas on how to say "no" to drinking, even when they are at a party. Try not to overreact
or panic if the child tries alcohol. How you handle it can affect their attitude. It may be helpful to talk to other
parents about setting up curfews and rules about parties or other events.

 2 identification

tells your name and age, like a driver's license

 3 liquor

a drink with alcohol that can make you drunk

 4 moody

sad or angry and not talking

 5 overreact

to act more upset than normal

 6 resist

to not want to do something

 7 secret

something hidden on purpose

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