Drinkaware response to Newsround research on children's reaction to parents drinking alcohol
05 Jul 2010
Responding to research by Newsround on children’s reaction to parents drinking alcohol, Chris Sorek, Chief Executive of alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware, says:
“Drinking to excess is often deemed acceptable behaviour in British culture and parents might not think twice about the effect their alcohol consumption could be having on their children.
“Mums and dads play an important role in shaping their children’s attitudes and behaviour towards alcohol, with over half of young people listening to their parents about drinking.
“Educating children about alcohol misuse should be just as important as learning about drugs; unsafe sex or the danger of strangers and openly drinking to excess in front of young people sends the wrong messages.
“Drinkaware advises parents to be a positive role model by sticking within the recommended daily unit guidelines*. It’s also important to talk to children about alcohol and its effects as early as possible and ensure your child can talk freely with you about drinking.
“For more information on alcohol and parenting go to www.drinkaware.co.uk.”
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Becky Medhurst
Communications Officer
Email: bmedhurst@drinkaware.co.uk
Tel: 020 7766 9909
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Notes to Editors:
• *Drinkaware advises men to stay within the recommended guidelines of 3-4 units of alcohol per day (equivalent of a pint and a half of lager) and women to stay within 2-3 units per day (equivalent of a 175ml glass of wine).
• Drinkaware provides consumers with information to make informed decisions about the effects of alcohol on their lives and lifestyles. Our public education programmes, grants, expert information, and resources help create awareness and effect positive change. An independent charity established in 2007, Drinkaware works alongside the medical profession, the alcohol industry and government to achieve its goals. For further information visit www.drinkaware.co.uk
- Page last updated by
- Laura Ellis, 27 Jul 2010.
