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43% teenagers drink to get drunk 66% teenagers think it is OK to get drunk occasionally 50% teenagers drink to relax* What should parents say to their teenagers who want to drink before they turn 18 years old? Research would suggest that their response should be a resounding “not yet”. Rather than the very popular [...]
By Chris Raine As a young Australian, I grew up with the perception that getting drunk on the weekend is just what you do. No questions asked. From 16, when I threw that first beer down my neck, right through to the expensive dinners with champagne that starts with sips and ends in bottles; I [...]
We are still finding out the best way for parents to introduce alcohol to their children. At present, the results of research are often contradictory. On the one hand, there is research to suggest that parents can have a positive influence on their child’s drinking behaviour by allowing them small amounts of alcohol and trusting [...]
