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"Let them know that you are always there for them no matter what. It means alot. It may seem like we're not listening but we really are."
— Anonymous teen
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Having the Conversation… with an Adult Influencer
There
are many people who influence a teenager’s life and it may
be time to enlist their support to deliver or reinforce an anti-drug
message. Influencers can be coaches, mentors, faith leaders, scout leaders,
etc. They can be an important ally for you and your teen.
Key Talking Points:
- I have a family problem that I need help with. I hope that
you’ll be able to give me some advice or direct me to someone
who can help.
- My teen looks up to you as his coach and mentor—is there
something you can do to help me get through to him?
- I need your help with a problem that my child may have, but
I need your assurance that my child will not be singled out because
I’m telling you about it. Can you give me that assurance?
- Have you ever had to deal with teen drug use on your team
before? How did you handle it in the past?
- Do you ever talk to your team members/scout group/church group
about using drugs or alcohol? If not, would you be willing to
talk to them or bring in a community volunteer to talk with them?
It would help me if you reinforced what I am trying to teach
my child at home—that there is no drug or alcohol use allowed
by teens in our family.
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