Alcoholism is the real scourge of Russia. Perhaps that is why some parents turn a blind eye to the fact that their teenage children drink beer. Beer belongs to low alcohol drinks. But if consumed often and in large quantities, it can be addictive and a whole bunch of illnesses. Therefore, parents should make every effort to wean children from excessive consumption of this drink.
Instructions
Step 1
You will not achieve anything with lectures, threats, categorical prohibitions. First, the forbidden fruit is sweet. Secondly, teenagers are very stubborn. When angry, they will do the opposite out of pure principle. In the same way, it is pointless to prove that it is dangerous and very harmful to health. Think of yourself in adolescence: have you often wondered what will happen in five to ten years? Only a very few adolescents have a forward-thinking mindset. Not to mention the fact that at their age, any disease seems to be a distant abstraction.
Step 2
First of all, you need to establish the reason that pushed the child to alcohol. Analyze the relationship in the family, perhaps the teenager started drinking because of mental discomfort. Maybe he was influenced by the company he is in. Try to eradicate the cause as soon as possible.
Step 3
Gently and unobtrusively convince your son or daughter that beer consumption is by no means an indicator of intelligence, coolness, and independence. Delicately and unobtrusively instill in him the idea that it is the teenager who does not drink alcohol, does not give in to the herd instinct, is worthy of respect.
Step 4
Periodically tell your teen stories about people getting drunk and dying. Give examples from real life. You must convey to the child that by drinking alcohol, he sinks to the lowest level and risks losing all his friends. Show your child illustrations of what is happening in the alcoholic's body.
Step 5
Try to take all of your child's free time. To do this, enroll him in any courses or circles. But here you should take into account the preferences and hobbies of the teenager. Let's say he always wanted to go in for equestrian sports. Sign him up for classes at the racetrack. Or my daughter wants to learn how to skate. In this case, pay for the figure skating courses.
Step 6
There are no specially developed methods for combating child alcoholism yet, but you can contact a psychotherapist. It is this specialist who is able to help you with the current problem.
Step 7
Very often alcohol consumption is a consequence of the fact that the child does not feel connected with the parents or is not sure that they love him. Of course, such thoughts may seem to you the height of absurdity, but in a transitional age, due to a sharp change in hormonal levels, it is simply pointless to expect a reasonable approach to problems. Therefore, try, despite being busy and tired, to find time for the child, to be interested in his affairs. He needs to be sure that Mom and Dad still love him.
