Clear communication by parents about the negative effects of alcohol, as well as about their expectations regarding drug use, have been found to significantly decrease alcohol use in teens. Adequate parental supervision has also been found to be a deterrent to alcohol use in youth. Alcohol, and other drug use, has been found to occur most often between the hours of 3 and 6 p.m., immediately after school and prior to parents' arrival at home from work. Teen participation in extracurricular activities has therefore been revealed to be an important measure in preventing use of alcohol in this age group.
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Communication and good relationships between teens and parents is crucial when trying to avoid teen alcohol abuse. It has also been shown that “teen participation in extracurricular activities... (reduce) alcohol in this age group” because most alcohol abuse happens when teens are bored.
Paraphrase
Good information from parents about the dangers of drinking can greatly reduce the use of alcohol in teens. The importance of parental involvement in a teenagers life can also reduce alcohol consumption. Alcohol use most often happens between 3 and 6pm and so hobbies and activities are an important piece of the puzzle at keeping kids away from alcohol.
Summary
Alcohol abuse in teens most often occurs when parents do not openly with their kids about the risks of alcohol, teens are left alone with too little stimulae on a regular basis or are unsupervised for long periods of time.
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