About Parenting Teens: Heavy Drinking in Older Teen Years

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Parenting Teens Parenting Teens Teens Today High School 101 Winter Fun From Denise Witmer, your Guide to Parenting Teens Heavy Drinking in Older Teen Years Continued Into Adulthood? Findings of a new series of studies have found that higher alcohol consumption in late adolescence lead to higher alcohol consumption in adulthood and is associated with long-term alcohol problems including dependence. The findings published in the Public Library of Science journal by Department of Public Health and Policy at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Half of the studies used in these findings were conducted in the United States. More and more parents are given evidence that we need to help our older teens keep themselves from taking their experimentation into drugs and alcohol to the next level. I wonder what would help us do this? I mean besides law enforcement enforcing laws on minors drinking, adults not chuckling and telling college binge drinking stories or other parents hosting parties where drinking is allowed as long as 'everyone' stays. Seriously, it's time. We, as a society, are smarter about drugs and alcohol now. It's time we stand our ground and let our kids know they have to wait until they are legally old enough to drink and until then, the answer is no. From our parenting community: Your thoughts? Please share them in the comments section. More: Warning Signs of Teenage Drug Abuse | Quiz: Is Your Teenager Using Drugs? Make Money Saving Relevant to Your Teen's Life Teens do not really care about how much you have to spend to keep the lights on in their room or how much college is going to cost 1 to 4 years down the road. But they do care about being able to text or getting on their social network. So, the next time you want to talk to your teen about money, budgeting or costs, use their cell phone plan or latest piece of electronics as the example. More: Money Saving Tips for Families | Before the Prom: Developing a Budget Before the Prom: Developing a BudgetFollow the About.com Parenting & Family's Thrifty Thursday 10 Things You Can Do to Prevent Your Teen from Taking Drugs When it comes to teen drug use, an ounce of prevention is worth so much more than a pound of cure. Follow these tips on preventing teen drug use and you will enjoy a drug-free family. See More About:  raising a drug free teen  parenting troubled teens  family meals How to Help Your Depressed Teen A depressed teen experiences a significant amount of emotional pain without understanding why, or knowing what to do about it. Parents usually need to take charge in getting professional help for a depressed teen... read more. Parenting of Adolescents Ads Help Teens Parenting Defiant Teens Out of Control Teens Anger Teens Featured Articles   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Denise Witmer Parenting Teens Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting Teens newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Valentine's Day Fun 25 Ways to Say 'I Love You' to Teens Valentine's Day Recipes Valentines Day Party Favor Ideas for Teen Parties Advertisement