July, 2010

With summer festivals upon us, there are opportunities for teens to consider taking unwise risks, including drinking alcohol.  In an informal survey of 148 area high schoolers (spring, 2010), 66% of the students who attended the GrassRoots festival used alcohol there. 

In July, a Sticker Shock campaign will remind the community: It’s Not Your Call-It’s the Law! It is illegal to buy or provide alcohol for anyone under 21.

Here are a few suggestions for helping your teen have a fun, safe summer experience:

When you attend events with your teen:

• Meet up with your teen regularly
• Secure your alcohol (Untended coolers increase teen access)
• Model good behavior

When you’re not with your teen at summer events:

• Stay in touch through calls or texting
• Offer to pick them up at any time
• Be awake when they get home

For more suggestions visit: http://healthyyouth.org/

Thank you for all you do!

The Community Coalition for Healthy Youth

P.S. We’d appreciate your feedback…it only takes a minute (or less)!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2010_Summer_Celebrations_Survey