Parental Support

The U.S. Department of Education (n.d.) lists the following ways that parents can help support school-based prevention:

"Communicating Values at Home:
• Teach standards of right and wrong, demonstrating them through personal example.

• Make clear to guests in your home that underage youths may not use tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs.

• Know your child's friends and establish common rules and expectations with other parents.

• Reinforce school and community rules, and hold your child accountable if those rules are broken." (p. 37)

"Increasing Awareness and Understanding of Drug Use:

• Know the types of drugs and alcohol commonly used by young people and the dangers of each.

• Know paraphernalia associated with each drug.

• Know the street names of drugs.

• Know what drugs look like.

• Know signs of alcohol and other drug use and be alert to changes in a child's behavior or appearance.

• Know how to get help promptly if tobacco, alcohol, or other drug use is suspected." (p. 38)

"Setting and Supporting School Drug Policy:

• Contribute to shaping a no-use message.

• Take an active role in developing and selecting a drug-prevention curriculum.

• Support administrators who are tough on drugs.

• Assist with planning and chaperoning of school-sponsored drug-free events.

• Communicate regularly with the school regarding children's behavior." (p. 39)
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