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Parental influence is the most important factor in helping keep teens safe. That’s why MADD launched the Power of Parents, It’s Your Influence® program. The goal of this program is to educate parents about the dangers of underage drinking and give them the tools they need to start talking with their kids about alcohol. The program has two major parts:
- A website for parents that includes information and tips based on the best available research, along with access to a free parent handbook.
- Free parent workshops to equip parents with strategies for having these potentially life-saving conversations.
The Power of Parents program can reach parents across the country with its proven strategies to help reduce underage drinking by as much as 30 percent. In fact, in 2011, MADD reached one parent every thirty minutes to help them talk with their teen about alcohol.
April 21, PowerTalk 21® day, is the national day for parents to start talking with their kids about alcohol. Each year, we focus on reaching as many parents as possible, with the vision that April 21st will become widely known as the day to talk about kids and alcohol. In preparation for PowerTalk21, parents can get tips and conversation starters, download the parent handbook and find a free 30-minute parent workshop at www.madd.org/powertalk21.
MADD knows that informed, caring parents can make a difference, and we’re here to help. Together, we can save lives that might otherwise be lost as a result of underage drinking.
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