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- I've noticed that my son sometimes comes home from out with his friends at night and has been drinking alcohol. For now, I'm pretending not to notice. Should I continue like this, or should I talk to him?
- How can I explain to my daughter that it's not good to drink alcohol when we drink wine and beer at home?
- Can I tell my children that I understand they drink, but that they should do so in moderation, or is it better to tell them not to drink at all?
- I have a 14-year-old daughter, and I've seen more than one of her friends pass out from alcohol. But when we talk about it, she doesn't see how serious it is. How can I make her understand the seriousness of alcohol consumption, especially when it's excessive?
- Is it advisable for adults to buy alcohol for our children so they don't secretly buy the cheapest and most harmful kind?
- I'm a teacher and I've noticed that a 16-year-old student who is experiencing a very recent loss is drinking alcohol. How can I help her?
- Are there any training or prevention programs on alcohol consumption for schools in Catalonia?
- What signs can tell us that a teenager really has a problem with alcohol consumption?
- What can I do if I know my teenage son is abusing alcohol, but he doesn't listen to me?
- Should I allow my daughter to have parties at home with friends where I know they consume alcohol?
- At what age and how can we start talking to our children about alcohol?
- Any guidelines or tips for prevention from home?
- Should we allow minors in the family to drink wine or cava on special occasions like Christmas or birthdays?
- Should advertising of alcoholic beverages be banned in establishments, supermarkets and bars?
Any guidelines or tips for prevention from home?
It's important that mothers, fathers, and other caregivers feel prepared for these conversations. Education, information, and being present, always within the possibilities of each family, are key to supporting children closely.
Some general ideas:
- It is important to clarify and establish the family's position (norms, limits and expectations) regarding drug use.
- Regarding limits, they must be feasible to maintain , they must involve them in terms of responsibility and, at the same time, they must be reviewed as the family context, age, etc., change.
- The information , the message, is very important, but so is the age, the context, and the maturity of each teenager.
- Whether consciously or unconsciously, adults in the family model behavior for their children. It's important to examine the discourse and practices of adults regarding alcohol consumption and ensure consistency in the messages given and the boundaries set.
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