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Is a child destined to follow the same pattern as an alcoholic parent?
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∙ 11y ago
Not necessarily, altho the persons most at risk of alcoholism are the children of alcoholics and teetotalers.
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How old should a child be before telling them about an alcoholic parent?
12
Is an organization that can help teenagers who have an alcoholic parent or friend?
yes .... but i 4got what it is
Can alcoholism in a parent give the child more of a chance to start drinking?
Yes and no. There is a genetic component to alcoholism that can be inherited by offspring. However, neither the parent nor the child will become an alcoholic if they never drink, and there is no certainty that the child will be more prone to alcoholism if they have an alcoholic parent -- although overall the odds are about 1 in 4. That said, parental example and conditions during upbringing may well influence a child of an alcoholic to drink. Being raised by an alcoholic parent guarantees that a child will have problematic emotional development, and many choose to ameliorate the symptoms in the same way the parent did. Others may become lifelong teetotalers, but if they eventually do drink have the same odds as any other child from an alcoholic family.
Is there something genetic about drinking?
Science is non-conclusive on the topic. We have seen many patterns in families in which alcoholics are prevalent. However, it is not guarantee that someone with an alcoholic parent will be an alcoholic.
Do you have more of a chance of becoming an alcoholic since you have an alcoholic parent?
It has nothing to do with genes or anything, if that's what you're wondering. However, you may be more prone to being one, as someone you normally idolize is an alcoholic and you see it more often - it's normal and doesn't seem wrong in any way. So, if you start drinking, you may not see anything wrong with it, since your parent had been an alcoholic and it was part of your normal life.
What is self preservation after when being raised by an alcoholic parent who has now passed away and left you with negative behaviors?
The best thing you can do to protect yourself from the negative behaviors with which your deceased alcoholic parent left you is to go to counseling. If possible, find a counselor who specializes in the children of alcoholics.
What to do if the custodial parent that the child lives with is an alcoholic?
Prepare your evidence and file for custody see link below
Amount of children effected by alcohol?
One hundred percent of those from families with an alcoholic parent or parental figure.
Which is worse having an alcoholic parent or having divorced parents?
Hmmm.. This is a tough question but I'm going to have to go with alcoholic parent because I don't want to see one of my family members be drunk and go to the doctors often getting bad news like you have CANCER! I'd rather have divorced parents.
What has the author Nancy Shuker written?
Nancy Shuker has written: 'Everything you need to know about an alcoholic parent' -- subject(s): Alcoholics, Alcoholism, Children of alcoholics, Juvenile literature 'Martin Luther King (World Leaders in Spanish)' 'Vegetables for vitality' -- subject(s): Cooking (Vegetables) 'Everything You Need to Know About an Alcoholic Parent'
Each new DNA molecule has the identical base-pair pattern as which of these?
the parent cell
Can hospice force you to put your parent in a nursing home?
No; but if you can not properly care for your parent, it is wise to follow the recommendation of hospice staff. That is what they are trained to do.
