ERIC - ED406640 - How To Raise Drug-Free Kids., 1996 NotesFAQContact Us Collection Thesaurus Advanced Search Tips Peer reviewed only Full text available on ERIC Collection Thesaurus Browse Thesaurus Include Synonyms Include Dead terms Download full text ERIC Number: ED406640 Record Type: RIE Publication Date: 1996 Pages: 21 Abstractor: N/A ISBN: N/A ISSN: N/A EISSN: N/A How To Raise Drug-Free Kids. Ola, Per; d'Aulaire, Emily This year at least 2.4 million young Americans will use drugs. Ways in which parents and educators can prevent drug use in youth are presented here. Emphasis is placed on good beginnings. It is recommended that preschool children be taught rules for behavior, and that parents continually remind their children of the potential harm of drug use. In the first few years of elementary school, children learn mainly by experience, so setting good examples is vitally important for this age group. Children should be taught how to make good choices, how to detect danger, and how to escape bad situations. Middle school offers a particularly risky time for drug use due to increased rebelliousness and a desire to experiment. Some of the suggestions for parents of children in this age group include setting limits, giving accurate advice, getting to know the child's friends, monitoring the child's whereabouts, and staying involved in the child's activities. High school students present a special challenge because of increasing freedom and heightened peer pressure. Parents and teachers are advised to be specific about rules, to be consistent, to be reasonable, and to keep listening. Resources for getting help and a glossary of terms are provided. (RJM) Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Drug Education, Drug Use, Early Intervention, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Influence, Parenting Skills, Prevention, Students Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom Education Level: N/A Audience: Parents; Practitioners; Teachers Language: English Sponsor: N/A Authoring Institution: Department of Education, Washington, DC. Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A Note: A cooperative effort of the Reader's Digest, ABC Television Network, Partnership for a Drug-Free America, and the U.S. Department of Education. Privacy | Copyright | Contact Us | Selection Policy | API Journals | Non-Journals | Download | Submit | Multimedia | Widget