How Do You Talk To A Teenager About Drunk Driving?
Many teenagers are killed behind the wheel of a car every year. Sadly, many of these deaths were avoidable, and many were caused by drunk driving. In fact, nearly 13,000 deaths are attributed annually to a drunk driver being behind the wheel of a car. The majority of teenagers will have tried drinking before high school graduation, according to Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD). The staggering statistics show that there is an urgent need for immediate dialog between parents and their teenagers. Take a deep breath and get started on having this conversation with your child today. Start out the conversation with a casual tone. Let your teenager know that there is something that you would like to discuss. Assure him that he is not in trouble before the conversation begins, or you’ll set him on edge before the difficult stuff is even said. Set aside at least 15 minutes where the two of you can talk uninterrupted. This is crucial in order to have a meaningful conversation. Ask him what
