Why Responsible Parents Should Give Up Drinking

The bad effects of alcohol are displayed in the media and on the Internet; we also have real live people in our society showing its ill effects. The reaction that most people have when you ask them how much they drink, is to quickly deflect the focus off of themselves and state how much less they drink in comparison to others. Everyone thinks he or she is a "social drinker." If you continue to inquire further, they may tell you that they only consume beer or wine. Ultimately, alcohol can be dangerous if not used responsibly.

There are three levels of drinking: light, moderate or heavy. No alcoholic beverage is safer then another. It doesn't make a difference which type of alcohol you consume - it is still alcohol. It's all about how much you drink. You should consider the amount of alcohol you consume and decide if it is negatively impacting your parenting skills. Drinking just a little bit can affect child raising. The more you drink the less effective you are as a parent.

If you drink, you won't be able to spend as much time with your children. That you become intoxicated often is not a concern, only that your wasted hours imbibing detracts from your family. Adults drink most often during evenings and on weekends, the same times that children most need their parents to be available. You are emotionally less available for your child the more alcohol you consume. Neglect is based in time and emotional unavailability.

Children imitate their parents' habits - good and bad. When they reach drinking age, they will imitate you and drink as you do, not understanding the "tolerance factor". Therefore, if you drink more heavily in general, your children will have a similar tolerance for alcohol. As you drink more, your child will do the same -- a vicious circle resulting in the loss of any control over your child. Do not be misled, what you sow you will reap, to avoid stumbling others practice what you preach. Then there will be a confrontation, because you have become the one hunted. No matter how much or how little alcohol you personally consume, asking your kids to refrain from drinking while you do will be considered quite hypocritical. Clashes between parent and child are magnified because of the influence of alcohol.

So if you are a gluttonous drinker on most days, it is time you put a limit to your indulgence. If you're looking to maintain your moral position in order to better guide your children, not consuming alcohol at all would be the best choice. Parents need to reduce their alcohol consumption. Dads should not consume more than 3 alcoholic beverages per special occasion and never more than six standards a week. Moms should decrease their alcohol consumption by one third. There should be at least three days each week when parents together are alcohol-free and spending quality time with their children. Do their activities. Make sure you keep a close eye on them but keep it cool.

You have a good enough reason to refrain from drinking alcohol. You know you love your children, isn't it true ?

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George Chao gives information on a wide range of Points to ponder On Parenting A Teen and also provides advice on many topics including Violence At Home And Its Effects On Children .

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