Parents and Drinking Behaviours
Wednesday, 11 October 2017, 3:37 pm
Press Release: The Tomorrow Project
Parents the Big Opportunity When It Comes to Changing
Drinking Behaviours
Responsible drinking champion Matt
Claridge says regardless of where alcohol is sold, it is
parents that are the biggest influencers when it comes to
children’s future drinking behaviours.
“Our view is
that the way to a safe, sociable and responsible drinking
culture in New Zealand is through parents being aware of
their role in influencing the attitudes of their children to
alcohol. Where alcohol is sold is less likely to make a
difference to how young people will approach alcohol as they
age. Informed role modelling by parents is where the
opportunity to change New Zealand’s drinking culture
exists. Parents are role models in all aspects of life and
their actions, attitude and behaviour around alcohol is no
different. The way they approach alcohol creates a lasting
impression on future drinking habits of children and young
people.”
Mr Claridge says it’s our relationship with
alcohol that needs to change.
"We need to look closely at
why and how we drink if we are to achieve a shift in our
drinking
behaviours."
ENDS
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