Parents:

• Set a good example for your children regarding the use of alcohol.
• Encourage your children to talk with you about their problems and concerns.
• Get to know your children's friends and discuss ways your children can avoid drinking when they are feeling pressured by peers.
• Talk to other parents about ways to send a consistent, clear message that underage drinking is not acceptable behavior or a "rite of passage."
• Learn the warning signs that indicate your children may be drinking and act promptly to get help.
• Make sure you're at home for all your children's parties and be sure those parties are alcohol free.