Drunk Driving Chat
Make sure your child/children know they can depend on you to pick them up, anytime, anywhere 24 hours a day.
Praise them when they do call you for a ride
Depending on the circumstances, reward them.
Discuss why you are a better alternative than hitch-hiking
Discuss what can happen if they get into a strange car
Discuss what can happen if they try to get home with a friend that has been drinking alcohol.
Point out news articles about kids that make the wrong decision.
This may seem harsh, in your face reality, but it's better than the alternative.
Who wants a Cop banging on your door at 1am?
Steven Baird