- 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?
Should we allow minors in the family to drink wine or cava on special occasions like Christmas or birthdays?
It's your family's decision, but we should reflect on what the family gains from minors consuming alcohol. It's very important to keep in mind that one of the risk factors for adolescent alcohol consumption is the family's attitude towards alcohol . Therefore, we must review messages that may be given spontaneously and that trivialize the risks of consumption, such as: inviting the minor to drink, minimizing risks, associating this consumption with participation in an adult family activity, etc.
One of the risk factors for adolescent alcohol consumption is the family's attitude towards alcohol.
It may be helpful to have a conversation with the family to develop a common position on this matter and to review some practices that may be occurring spontaneously and without much thought.
Conveying the idea that alcohol is reserved for special occasions and shared with others, accompanied by food, in a setting free from obligations, etc., can be a good message. But then we need to work on what constitutes a special occasion: New Year's Eve, Carnival, friends' birthdays, local festivals, local celebrations… or every weekend?