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i get on my soap box easily on drugs and alcohol. of course i have witnessed the horror of it up close and personal. however i have also seen up close and personal how much proper drug and alcohol education works too. and parenting. talking to your kid (not lecturing) is important. imo no later than 6th grade there should be formal drug and alcohol education.
the combination of factors that led to my stepdaughter's addiction are complicated. there were many factors. she was at risk both from family history and others factors as well. it feels daunting when you have little ones and hear about kids who get into serious trouble. of course no one is immune to bad things. however, it is clear you actively keep abreast of information. you will do just fine. i am really enjoying my daughter's teen years and i am not fraught with worry.
by parentalunit1 on Fri May 09, 2008 at 07:10:19 AM PDT
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