When Dangers Become Real: Teen Drinking and Driving Podcast
1) You're calling from where?
Robert and Janet receive a call from their son Brad, who confesses he secretly attended a party that has now been broken up by the police. How will Robert and Janet react?
2) You just got your license
After witnessing his daughter Marissa speeding up for a yellow light, Juan realizes he needs to be a better role model with his own driving.
3) Did you drink as a teen?
Robert reflects on his past experiences with alcohol, and shares with his family some stories about the consequences of irresponsible drinking.
4) Wait, who's driving you?
Leah tells her parents that Dylan, a boy from school, is driving her to a game. How can her parents let Leah know they feel uncomfortable with the situation?
5) You smell like marijuana
Corey comes home from school, and smells like pot. Will his mother believe him when he insists he didn't smoke any himself?
6) They couldn't wake her up
Marissa find out that her friend is in the hospital after drinking too much at a party. How can Marissa's mother make sure this doesn't happen to her daughter?
7) I can never use the car!
Corey got a speeding ticket! His mother suggests it might be time to draf a Parent-Teen Driving Contract.
8) But, you let me have a sip
Leah's been allowed to drink wine at a family gathering in the past. Can her parents explain the difference between some drinking in a controlled environment versus drinking with friends?
9) It's called "Social Hosting"
Andrea and Janet discuss the trend of parents allowing their children to drink with friends while they are home - called "social hosting." Is this situation ok?