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Six quick tips to help parents keep their children safe, healthy and alcohol free...
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Source: Because Oregon

Setting rules and boundaries isn't always easy, but there are plenty of resources to help.

Connecticut Parent Pledge

Underage drinking is harmful to your kids.  Love them enough to say no.  Take the parent pledge.

  • I will not allow parties or gatherings in my home without proper adult supervision.
  • I will not serve nor will I allow anyone under the age of 21 to consume alcohol in my home or on my property.
  • I will call the parent host of a party that my child is attending to assure that the party will be alcohol free and that there will be proper adult supervision.
  • I have discussed this pledge with my child/children.

Learn about six parenting practices that will help reduce the chances that your child will develop an alcohol problem.

Source: 2012 Treatment Research Institute and The Partnership at Drugfree.org

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