Alcohol is often present during holiday gatherings, so young adults get the sense that it’s part of the celebration. That’s not the message that parents intend to convey. Instead, we want our kids to be “Safe and Social.”

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to participate on a panel discussion with law enforcement and substance prevention specialists. It was organized by a local coalition, Partnership For Change, and taped by the local cable station. A key part of the discussion focused on the importance value of having a social host ordinance in your community, and I shared my “been there, done that” parenting perspective – what I call POP or Prevention-Oriented Parenting.

Working together, we can educate and help prevent underage drinking.

Rose McKinney aka Midwestern Mama

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