Sooner or later people become parents. And it's never to early to think about the ways you ever will bring your child up. There is something I want to warn you about. A thing that should never take place in the relationship between you and your kids when it comes to alcohol, tobacco and drug use. I know of parents who are very strict about their kids decisions and actions. They threaten and intimidate them. For example, I have a friend and her parents were always telling her that if they find out that she drinks or smokes, they will kick her out of the house. So she just found the way to sneak up on them and do it anyway. Her parents never resolved this problem because they simply didn't know about its existence.
             Do you think you'll be strict parent and forbid everything you think is wrong and punish your kids? Or maybe you should learn how to be a good friend to your kid and help him to understand the problems that alcohol and drugs may cause, teach them that it's harmful and help them make right decisions. If you want to prevent the alcohol and drugs problems, you should realize the facts that cause them. Parents should pay a lot of attention to a teenager. They want to feel grown up, fit the society, and satisfy their curiosity. During the teen years parents have a lot of influence on their children's behavior, but should be smart at their actions.
             The best way to help your child to avoid drinking is to have a strong, trusting relationship with him or her. You should have an open communication. You should make it easy for your teen to talk honestly. Show that you care. Sometimes teenagers don't show it themselves, but they still need to know that they are important to their parents. You should pick up some time that you would spend with you kid one on one, time when you can give him or her love and attention. If you show respect for your child's viewpoint, he will be more likely t...