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 Parenting 101 - Parenting Advice
Ten Talks Parents Must Have With Their Children About Drugs and Choices
What You Can Expect from This Talk After the talk your child will be able to ·
Is Your Child at Risk? Why do some children misuse alcohol and drugs, while others do not? There is no simple answer to this complex question. But one key element can help us understand children’s behaviors when it comes to drugs: risk factors. Risk factors are the conditions in a child’s life that increase the likelihood that a boy or girl will develop one or more health behavior problems during their teens. Researchers have noted risk factors that can lead to a variety of serious situations, including alcohol and drug misuse, teen pregnancy, and violence. But risk factors are not the end of the story. Today many health educators are focusing on “protective factors,” things that can strengthen a young person and promote a safer and healthier adolescence. In order to help your child develop healthy behaviors, there are some protective factors that need to be set in place and reinforced:
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ “Prevention Primer,” if the high-risk environment is the family itself – for instance if children are growing up in an alcoholic or drug-abusing family, studies suggest that they have a better chance of growing into healthy adulthood if they
Thought this list may seem like common sense, some children lack the most basic items on it. As a result, they end up making uninformed and unhealthy decisions. Your kids are making choices every day, choices that will smarter and healthier with the support of a vigilant parent, a supportive teacher, and a nurturing community. Look at the list again. How many protective factors are in place for your child? Copyright 2001 by Dominic Cappello and Xenia G. Becher, MSW, CSW
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