Dear Editor: Helping teens make good choices is as simple as starting a conversation, and back-to-school is an ideal time for parents to talk about avoiding peer pressure to drink underage. Research shows that parents are the greatest influence on teens. In fact, 69 percent of 13-17 year–olds nationwide cite their parents as the No.1 influence on whether they drink alcohol or not.* Exercising that influence by actively listening and holding their teens accountable for […]
