When I was a little girl I remember my sister had a red ribbon tied to the antenna of her car. It was for MADD; Mother's Against Drunk Driving. The mission of MADD is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
Did you know that underage drinking has emerged as the number one youth drug problem? You can help however by being an informed, caring parent. Your voice as a parent can strongly impact your teens decisions regarding alcohol, and underage drinking. Facts show that 74% of kids will turn to their parents for guidance on drinking, and research shows that as moms we are the number one influencers in dealing with this issue. For teens, alcohol is an illegal drug, and a zero tolerance policy is the best policy to have as a parent.
On October 27th, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) will be launching The Power of Parents: It's Your Influence. This program has been designed to help provide us as parents with key tips, information, and tools to help us at home reach our teens and communicate the real life danger of underage alcohol use.
Use your available resources and learn more about MADD. Visit their blog, follow them on Twitter, or become a fan on Facebook. Or maybe you'd like to take a safety quiz or a survey.
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I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of MADD. A donation was made to MADD in my name to thank me for taking the time to participate.”
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