ERHS SADD Event

• 29.3% of 8th graders have used alcohol.
• 52.1% of 10th graders have used alcohol.
• 65.2% of 12th graders have used alcohol.
• 22% of youth have binge drank.
• 8%  of teens have drove after drinking.
• 24% of teens have rode with a driver who had been drinking.
• Youth who start drinking before the age of 15 are five times more likely to develop alcohol dependence.

    What can you do?   Parents play a big role in shaping young people’s attitudes toward drinking. Parents can have either a positive or negative influence.   Parents can help their children avoid alcohol problems by:

• Talking about the dangers of drinking.
• Drinking responsibly, if they choose to drink.
• Serving as positive role models in general.
• Not making alcohol available.
• Getting to know their children’s friends.
• Having regular conversations about life in general.
• Connecting with other parents about sending clear messages about the importance of not drinking alcohol.
• Supervising all parties to make sure there is no alcohol.
• Encouraging kids to participate in healthy and fun activities that do not involve alcohol.

  Research shows that children whose parents are actively involved in their lives are less likely to drink alcohol.   ERHS SADD Event on Saturday September 28   Families with children of any age are invited to attend East Ridge High School’s SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Walk 'n Talk around the school’s campus this Saturday.   SADD will have questions along the route to promote quality conversations with your children. Research shows that children with hands-on parents are far less likely to smoke, drink or use other drugs.    The walk will take place on September 28th and is 1.5 miles long. It will begin at 10 a.m.although you could start anytimefrom 10-11 a.m. It will start at the Gold Field’s pavilion (next to the tennis courts) and will take approximately a half hour to complete. After the walk there will be yard games for some additional family fun until noon! Any questions regarding the Walk ‘n Talk, please contacteastridgesadd@gmail.com.