America today is
faced with many health problems obesity, diabetes, and cancer. But one major
concern that affects teens today is alcohol abuse. Studies show that in the
recent month over 50% of sophomores through seniors got drunk because of
alcohol abuse. Teenagers now are abusing alcohol more than ever, parents need
to know how greatly in danger their teenagers are and how highly they are
influenced to do it.
When
teenagers often drink alcohol they are more likely to drop academically.
Studies show when teenagers don’t drink alcohol they are more likely to excel
in academics and achieve A’s and B’s. But on the other hand when teens take the
other route they are rather getting grades like C’s D’s or even F’s. So parents
do play a big role into teens academic wise because if your child is getting
low on grades and you know he/she is abusing alcohol you should do something
about it.
Parents
if you know, that your son or daughter is drinking alcohol you must do
something about it. Encourage your child not to drink alcohol and tell them the
risk and consequences that could happen because you abuse it. For example if a
teen were to abuse alcohol they might feel withdraw from family members or
starting arguments with your family. Also fatigue, glazed eyes, and a negative
attitude. You would not want that for you child parents. So parents you must
take action into letting your teen know that the legal drinking age is 21 and
that drinking can cause serious health injuries. In addition to talk to your
kids about how to say no to alcohol because it’s most likely that there being
peer pressured into do it.
Parents
need to get more involved in teens today because of the easy access of alcohol.
Parents not only need to watch over their teenagers but also keep an eye out on
their own alcohol at home. Make sure teens can’t have that access to alcohol
without your permission or knowledge. Also talk to your teens about alcohol ads
because they are everywhere and even though they might not be targeting
teenagers they are very persuasive ads that could get anyone into abusing
alcohol. Teach you child a lesson whenever your sitting on the couch as a
family and a alcohol ad pops up, tell them how bad abusing alcohol can be
dangerous towards you life.
Now
you know the terrible consequences about alcohol abuse in teens because its one
of the nations major causes of deaths, drinking has been a problem ever since.
Parents also now know how to prevent their child into abusing alcohol and
telling their child how dangerous consuming it can harm teens. I hope that one
day teens will forever know the horrible things abusing alcohol can not only
affect you but people around you as well.
