10. WHEN
TO
TALK
By
the
age
of
6,
most
children
know
that
alcohol
is
dangerous
and
not
to
be
used
by
young
people.
But,
by
the
age
of
9,
many
children
begin
to
view
alcohol
more
posi=vely
due
to
adult
behavior,
movies,
adver=sements
and
other
messages.
When
you
talk
and
what
you
say
to
a
child
is
very
individual.
However,
many
young
people
will
begin
to
develop
their
own
views
if
the
adults
in
their
lives
do
not
talk
clearly
to
them
about
alcohol
or
other
drugs.
Talking
early
and
oAen
is
recommended.
Use
TV
by
pausing
ads
and
asking,
“What
did
you
think
about
that?
Do
you
know
that
alcohol
is
strictly
for
adults?
We
don’t
want
you
to
drink
alcohol
before
you
are
21
and
we
want
you
to
know
that
you
should
come
to
us
if
you
or
one
of
your
friends
is
thinking
of
drinking
alcohol
before
then.”
WE
CARE
ABOUT
YOUR
BRAIN!
11. Peer Influence:
Youth do not always
make wise choices in
picking friends. Help
them see what
qualities they
should value in
friends—such as
honesty, school
involvement, respect.
To decrease negative
peer influence, spend
time together and try
the following ideas:
12. Play
board/outdoor
games.
Read
with
your
child
or
tell
family
stories.
Encourage
your
child’s
interests
(drawing,
scienRfic
curiosity,
music,
cooking…)
Include
your
child
in
social/cultural
events
in
the
community.
Include
your
child’s
friends
in
family
acRviRes.
