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Talk. They hear you.
The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign aims to reduce underage drinking and substance use among youths under the age of 21 by providing parents and caregivers with information and resources they need to address alcohol and other drug use with their children early.
Parent Resources
Parents have a significant influence in their children’s decisions to experiment with alcohol and other drugs. Check out these resources to help you start talking to your kids about the dangers of drinking alcohol and using other drugs at a young age.
Why You Should:
What You Can Do:
Why You Should:
Talk with your child about alcohol & other drugs.
5 conversation goals to have with your child
Show you disapprove of underage drinking
Over 80% of young peoples age 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision to drink or nor drink. So they really are listening, and it's important that you send a clear and strong message.
Show you care about your child's happiness and well-being
Young people are more likely to listen when they know you're on their side. Try to reinforce why you don't want your child to drink-not just because you say so, but because you want your child to be happy and safe. The conversation will go a lot better if you're working with, and not against, your child.
Show you're a good source of information about alcohol
You want your child to be learning about alcohol from friends, the internet, or the media - you want to establish yourself as a trustworthy source of information.
Show you're paying attention and you'll notice if your child drinks
You want to show you're keeping an eye on your child, because young people are more likely to drink if they think no one will notice. There are many subtle ways to do this without prying.
Build your child's skills and strategies for avoiding underage drinking
Even if your child doesn't want to drink, peer pressure is a powerful thing. It could be tempting to drink just to avoid looking uncool. To prepare your child to resist peer pressure, you'll need to build skills and practice them.
Keep it low-key! Short small talks work better.
Family Agreement Form
Download SAMHSA's Family Agreement Form: Avoiding Alcohol, to make sure you and your child is on the same page about family rules about drinking underage.
Talk, They Hear You Tools
Download SAMHSA's "Talk, They Hear You" tools to talk with your child about the harms of underage drinking and marijuana use.
"The mission of the Coalition is to promote and support a healthy and safe environment, free from alcohol,
tobacco, and other drug misuse, violence, and related social issues affecting our youth and families."
Kristen Thorstenson
Kristen_Thorstenson@co.columbia.wa.us
509-382-2181
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