Drinkaware has launched a campaign to encourage parents to talk to their children about alcohol in their pre-teen years, before the influence of peer pressure takes hold.
While it might be tempting for parents to delay speaking to their children about alcohol until they are older and more mature, we know talking to their child in their pre-teen years is crucial in giving them the confidence to deal with situations where alcohol is involved.
Lizzie Jeans, parents and young people campaigns manager, Drinkaware
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