Admit it, there’s always a little room for improvement when it comes to talking with your kiddos about underage drinking. Raising responsible, healthy, and trustworthy kids requires that you set clear anti-underage drinking rules with zero wiggle room that cannot be misinterpreted. Here are a few things to brush up on before you have a chat.

• Start by reminding your kids how much you love them. Then explain why being able to trust them is important to you and your family.
• Let them know what consequences they can expect to have, if they drink alcohol underage. Be firm and don’t sugarcoat it!
• Talk to the parents of your kid’s friends. Share your no-underage drinking rules and expectations with them and get aligned!