Parents

A recent Drinkaware YouGov poll showed over a third of 16-17 year olds would prefer to get the facts about alcohol direct from their parents. If you’re preparing to talk to your kids about alcohol, we can help you.

Summer holiday advice for parents Help your children make informed decisions about alcohol this summer.	Is it wrong to buy my child alcohol for their holiday? Find out why you could be unintentionally putting your children in danger.
Young people and alcohol misuse: are parents to blame? Videos from the event we ran with The Guardian newspaper.	Government advice on young people and alcohol The Chief Medical Officer's official guidelines on alcohol for under 18s.
When to talk to children about alcohol Getting the timing right and what form the conversation should take.	Is it dangerous for under 18s to drink? The facts on the effects of alcohol on young people.
The law surrounding under 18s and alcohol The laws on children in pubs and drinking alcohol at home.	Vox pop interviews with parents We asked parents a series of questions to get their opinions on alcohol and under 18s.
Advice to give your children about alcohol Tips on keeping your children safe from harm if they are drinking alcohol.	Professor Paul Wallace on alcohol and under 18s Drinkaware's Chief Medical Adviser discusses the issues around talking to children about alcohol.