It’s Time to Spill the Tea on Underage Drinking
“Everyone’s doing it.”
“One drink won’t kill me.”
“I want to have fun.”
Many teens have their first sip of alcohol in high school, but most have one before that. According to DoSomething.org, “The average age teen boys first try alcohol is age 11, for teen girls it’s 13.”
Talk to your teen about the dangers and effects of underage drinking like:
- School problems such as absences, tardiness, or lower grades
- Social challenges like fighting or trouble making friends
- Legal issues such as minor in possession (MIP)
- Unwanted, unplanned, or unprotected sexual activity
Not sure how to approach this topic? Here’s a fun way to get the conversation started!
