.::: It's never too late to talk about drugs
It might be hard to believe, but it's true:
- As a parent, YOU have the biggest influence on whether your kids use drugs.
Building blocks for healthy choices
All kids make unwise choices. And there are no guarantees.
Kids with building blocks are less likely to:
- Take drugs
- Use alcohol
- Be violent
- Be involved in bullying
- Be sexually active at an early age
How you relate to your children — and how you connect them to caring people in your family and community — can make a big difference.
Boundaries and expectations, a commitment to learning, positive values, guidance and self-esteem are all important building blocks you can encourage and support.
These building blocks or strengths — also called developmental assets, protective factors or character development — will help your kids make healthy choices and protect them against risky behaviours.
