Day 35 Drink Driving:
It can be shocking to discover your
teenager has been drink-driving. It can be just as frightening to
discover that they have been a passenger in a car where someone else
has been drink-driving.
This is one area where you need to
clearly communicate the seriousness of this action to your teen.
If this is a one off incident then you
can warn them that any repeat of this behaviour could have very
serious consequences.
If they had accepted a lift with a
drunk driver as they had no other way of getting home then you could
explain that if they are put in this position again, they should
call you and you will arrange for them to be transported safely home.
Whenever your teen goes out it is a
good idea to agree what time they will be home and how they will be
getting home.
If they are the person who has been
drink-driving you need to remind them that if they do this again you
will stop them from driving. Take their car key if necessary. It is
so important that they know this behaviour is illegal and dangerous
and that they could be responsible for the death of themselves and
other road users if they continue to behave this way.
The following website tackles this
issue providing up to date statistics about the dangers of teen drink
driving.
It is hard to accept when you hear that
your teen is behaving in this way. It is crucial that you communicate
with your teen and ensure that they are aware of the consequences of
their actions.
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