to your children and teenagersand listen to them.
Talk directly to your children, especially your teenagers, about
the dangers of drugs and alcohol and the values you want them to
have. Set a good example. And listen to what your children have
to say. Such personal talks, however uncomfortable they may make
you feel, can save lives.
Express high expectations for children by enrolling them in challenging
You can communicate to your children the importance of setting and
meeting challenges in school. Tell your children that working hard
and stretching their minds is the only way for them to realize their
full potential. Expect and encourage your children to take tough
academic courses like geometry, chemistry, computer technology,
a second language, art, and advanced occupational courses. Make
sure they never settle for doing less than their best.
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