As we know children are very curious and love to try things but their curiosity can get them in a lot of trouble. It is a fact that a person can try alcohol for the first time and become hooked on it and Children are no exception. They do not always know the consequence of their behavior so they may think that there is no harm in taking a sip of alcohol therefore, they would try it. They can easily acquire a taste for it and the sad part is usually they were first introduced to it from their parents' cabinets.
It takes a strong will teen to say no to alcohol especially when his peers are doing it but most of the time he will give in because he would not want to be different from the others. Normally he will not see that the group of people that he is with is not the right kind of people to be around. To him they maybe the in-group and is having a lot of fun and he would want to be involved so he would do what they are doing.
Teens may try alcohol for various reason and some are trouble in the home, maybe their parents are not getting along with each other, there maybe financial problems in the home that they cannot get what they want or need. There maybe physical, emotional or sexual abusive in the home or some place else but all of these circumstances that can cause a child to turn to drinking.
There are signs that parents can look for if they suspect that their teen is drinking. If alcohol is in the home, check the level of alcohol in the bottle. If it is below what you have drank, then there is a chance that the teen is drinking. If you are missing money out of your purse or wallet, the teen maybe taking from you to buy alcohol. You might say that he or she is not old enough to buy alcohol. Well children are very resourceful; they will pay others to buy it for them.
Notice if there is a change in his appearance. If a teen has been neat in his appearance but suddenly he is not as neat and clean then he could be using alcohol. If his grades in school are failing grades, it could mean that he is using alcohol and is unable to comprehend the lesson. If he begin fighting in school or at home there maybe a problem with alcohol.
A child will not voluntarily tell you that he is drinking because he is aware that he is underage and he knows that drinking is wrong. Parents need to be the ones who imitate the conversation, expect a denial because the child will become fearful and would mostly lie to get out of trouble but if you suspect or have evidence that he is using alcohol do not let it slide. Try not to show anger because the child will become fearful when you start talking and your tone of voice can only make it worst.
If he denies using alcohol then simply talk to him about the danger of drinking. Do not accuse him because what you say to him will convict him, so there will be no need for accusation.
If he admits to using alcohol find out why he has turned to drinking, correct the problem if you can and use outside counsel if it is needed. Your purpose at this point is to help your child through this difficult time so use every means that is available to you.
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