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A Community Resource for Parents & Teens

 

 STRONG PARENTS 

    STRONG YOUTH   

The presentation at Barrington High School on April 26th was a huge success.  Over 200 BHS parents attended and heard intriguing, factual presentations covering all aspects of underage drinking.  Experts shared their research and experience on how underage drinking effects the developing brain, impacts teen stress and mental health issues, and legal ramifications of hosting parties.  Local teens shared how underage drinking has impacted their life, from solidifying decisions to be alcohol and drug free, to dealing with family addictions.  The presentation concluded with some parenting tips from a local parent and counselor, including "One of the greatesst assets you have is your relationship with other like-minded parents.  Network whenever possible."

The BADPC is currently planning another speaker this school year, to continue this important conversation about the risks and dangers of underage drinking.

Barrington Area Community Assessment Report

A Snapshot of Our Community.

The BADPC has released a report which assesses the status of the Barrington communities realting to underage drinking.  The report includes:

  • BHS Student Survey data on underage drinking.
  • Environmental scan of alcohol retailers.
  • Summary of parent focus groups.
  • Information on local ordinances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

At what age should I start to have talks with my kids about the risks and dangers of underage drinking?
Is it OK for my kids to drink in my home with my permission?
What are the legal ramifications of underage drinking?
I drank when I was a teen, so why shouldn't I let my teen drink?
What are my legal liabilities if an underage drinking party occurs at my house?
Why isn't it OK to let teens drink, so long as I take their car keys away?
Why are teens drinking so heavily?
My kids say that no one drinks and drives. Is that true?
What ar ethe consequences of underage drinking for my kids?
If kids have been retricted from using alcohol while in high school, does it put them at risk for going overboard on alcohol later?
If kids have one drink in an evening, are they still at risk for being charged with a DUI?
Will talking to my kids and letting them know we would be disappointed if they drank, make any difference?
How can I address alcohol problems if my child is living away from home?
Is it true that Europe has less of a teeen drinking problem than the US?
How can I tell if my child has been drinking?