Resource for Parents: Talking With Your Student About Alcohol (College Parents of America)
Any parent who reads the newspaper or watches news on television has seen and heard tragic stories about the outcome of excessive drinking on campus. Parents are frightened by these stories and have every right to be. College Parents of America has developed the following eight talking points to assist parents in talking with their students about alcohol.College Fact Sheet for Parents
Fall Semester - A time for parents to revisit discussions about college drinking.Talk to you teen about drinking, Article by Tom Daykin.
Sex, Drugs And Alcohol: Parents Still Influence College Kids' Risky Behavior
The February, 2008 issue of Science Daily shows that parents influence their child’s likelihood of involvement with drugs, alcohol and risky sexual activity even after their child leaves for college. Specifically, students who said their fathers were in the loop had a lower likelihood of doing drugs or engaging in risky sexual behaviors. When mothers were in the know, students were less likely to drink alcohol.Navigating the Teen Years: A Parent's Guide to Raising Healthy Teens
Navigating the teen years can be formidable. But research shows that kids who learn from their parents about the dangers of underage drinking, illicit drugs, tobacco use, dangerous driving and other risky behaviors are less like to engage in them. This booklet provides the information and expert advice you need to help guide your teen to a healthy life.Parents: The Anti-Drug
Parents have a strong influence on whether or not their college students will engage in risky behaviors such as drug use, binge drinking, sex under the influence, and driving while intoxicated. This website offers helpful information, advice, and free resources for parents.