The leaflet has been compiled by Drinkaware and has been published after the charity's research showed that from eight to 12 years old children generally accept what their parents say about alcohol.
However, from 13 onwards young people pay more attention to their friends on the issue.
Advice to parents in the leaflet includes ensuring children know how many units of alcohol are in different drinks.
Medical problems are covered, such as alcohol's effect on brain development in young people.
Parents are also urged to consider the underlying causes of alcohol abuse if they suspect their child is drinking heavily.
"Alcohol use has been linked to bullying and depression. Or maybe your child has fallen in with the dreaded ‘wrong crowd'," says the leaflet.
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