QUESTION EVERYTHING.
HERE’S THE TOP 5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ELEPHANT IS IN THE ROOM CAMPAIGN.
1WHAT IS THE ELEPHANT IS IN THE ROOM CAMPAIGN?
The Elephant is in the Room is a marketing campaign designed by parents
for parents to help them prevent underage drinking before it starts.
2WHERE CAN I FIND CAMPAIGN MATERIALS?
The Elephant is in the Room campaign materials are displayed in school,
on social media, through email, text messages, and here on our website!
3WHY SHOULD I PAY ATTENTION TO THE CAMPAIGN?
Because you love your children and want to keep them safe. The Elephant is
in the Room is like a good friend that’s full of great advice, helpful resources,
and tips on how to keep your teen from drinking alcohol underage.
4IS THE CAMPAIGN IN SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE?
Nope. The Elephant is in the Room campaign is only offered in a couple
schools in southern Illinois. The people responsible for creating the materials
live here, work here, and know what it’s like to be a parent because well, we
are parents.
5IS THIS NECESSARY? MY KID IS TOO YOUNG TO THINK ABOUT DRINKING.
Studies show that kids start experimenting with alcohol as early as age 12, so yes, the campaign materials and messages are an invaluable resource for parents who want to keep their kids safe and healthy.
Lip Service.
A lot of parents pay lip service to their kids about underage drinking, but they don’t do much about it. If you want your teen to stay alcohol-free, you HAVE to talk to them about the risks and let them know that if they try it, they will get caught. Think your kids won’t listen? Research shows that parents and other caring adults are the biggest influence on children’s choices when it comes to underage drinking. For more info, visit: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talks/underage-drinking-facts.htm
