Summer Time Tips for Parents of Teens

Hot Tips for the Hot Summer Months

 1. Monitor 

The "Be Involved" message is part of a campaign in Western Michigan from TalkSooner.org

Monitoring your child/teens whereabouts, who they're with and what they're doing helps them make healthy choices.

2. Set Clear Rules

Setting clear no-use rules and consequences for breaking the rules and then discussing them  with your child can help them choose not to use alcohol or drugs.

3. Make a Plan

Sometimes a teen can end up in a situation that they want to get out of but aren't sure how to make that happen. Talk to your teen and make a plan for this type of situation. Think about creating a secret text message that alerts you that they need your help.

4. Make Alcohol Less Accessible to Youth

Students report that alcohol is easy or very easy to get and they most often get it from social sources such as at a party or from a friend, but the third most common source is "taking from their parent without their permission."

Adults can help keep alcohol out of kids' hands by limiting quantities, locking it up in a safe location or keeping track of the supply in their home.