Set examples.
I believe that teenage alcohol use has reached the point of alarming levels. I think part of the appeal of alcohol is that it is a forbidden "recreational" drink that many people think is cool to use.
Teenagers consumed more alcohol and drugs in 1861 than they do today.
You can find out statistics about teenage alcohol use from the American Academy of Pediatrics. They will give you up to date survey results. You can also contact the guidance office at your local high school.
their tendency to behave recklessly and use drugs and alcohol (drugs and alcohol are implicated in 40-50% of teenage drownings).
Moderate drinking of alcohol is considered responsible; never drink to the point of intoxication, and never drink if you are going to be driving a motor vehicle in the immediate future.
Teenage drug use exists because drugs exist. The easiest drugs for teenagers to get is illegal drugs. This is because if teenagers want to get alcohol or cigarettes they need to find someone to get them the alcohol or cigarettes, but illegal drugs you just need to find a dealer and they just want the money and you can get the drugs.
Alcohol, like all controversial substances, isn't recommended for teens to use. At teenage age, anything addiction forming can affect the wiring in the brain.
You can research the side affects and bad accident examples that will inform her that alcohol is a bad choice. You can research stories of loved ones of those affected by it and read those to your daughter.
Robert North has written: 'Golden Age Ode' 'Teenage drinking' -- subject(s): Alcohol use, Alcoholism, Prevention, Youth
Dependable and/or trustworthy could be two synonyms for responsible. Example sentence: Mitch Longley is responsible for the key to Dinie Slothouber's heart.
That's good advice for any age.
Catholics are allowed to consume alcohol in moderation as part of their religious practices, but excessive drinking is discouraged. The Catholic Church does not prohibit the consumption of alcohol, but emphasizes responsible and moderate use.