what are some ways from preventing kids from taking alcohol?

Answer 1

Educate them about it!

And if that doesn't work, put vinegar all over the bottle where you drink, and coat it in olive oil, so it will be slippery, and they can't drink it, or hold it!

Answer 2

I'd like to assume that you are an adult / parent asking this question, but I really don't know and that effects the answer I give. I can say that how you consume alcohol, assuming that you are an adult / parent, will have a major impact on what your child(ren) does/do. Also, the age of the child(ren) you're talking about has a big effect on what direction you take in preventing them drinking alcohol, and whether you're dealing with children who already have access and how they get it makes a big difference in how I can answer. Maybe you'll answer some of my questions and then I can help you since I'm an adult and a parent of two kids, now 21 and 22, one of which drinks much more than I like. God Bless you.

Answer 3

I find generally that the more you act like its no big deal the less interested kids will be in it. Alot of times they will do what you tell them not to do just to spite you. Why not give them your expectations and drop it? the more you bring it up the more attention they will pay it. In school, doing what the authorities DONT want you to do is whats cool. And doing whats cool is eveything to an adolescent. being drunk, being high, failing your classes, or wasting your money on drugs isnt cool, but kids will still do these things if they think that by doing it they can lay a stake to their independance. by not making a big deal out of it you dont create negative resistance, and the kids can see clearly that being a drunk or pot head is a pretty lousy thing, and its not "cool" at all.

Answer 4

Maybe telling them about alcoholics that you know would prevent them from drinking.

Answer 5

Being a Teen, i'd say, teach them young, and DO NOT tell them they can never drink alcohol, because that'll make them try it most likely, that's what happend to me. Knowing you can't have it makes you want it more. By teaching them young, you reduce the chances, just every night you tuck that lil one into bed, have a lil talk, just never say you can't have any, even if you don't want them.

Answer 6

My friend's parents told him that if they ever found he drank alcohol underage they would kick him out of the house. He did and they did. He had to live in a homeless shelter for a year until he could afford an apartment.

Answer 7

Heres a suggestion- SUPERVISION. I realize you can't supervise 24/7, especially teens, but you can know where they are, and check. I just had a slip this past weekend- the other supposed "parent" was supposed to be checking, but went behind my back.

Also keep OPEN honest communication. Kids- don't lie to your mom and dads.

Answer 8

keep 'em occupied. soccer, basketball, karate,scouts, etc. .
it's very important that you are involved as much as possible.
set the example. if you drink, they are more likely to. explain to them why you don't want them to drink in clear, simple, reasons.
get to know their friends, and their parents. pay attention to the kids on the fringes of their groups.
make information available to them. in books, on the web, take 'em to some meetings so they can see the effects of abuse first hand. drive 'em down skid row, down to the mission.
above all, LISTEN to them when they try to talk to you. let them talk. don't interrupt. if you don't listen now, they won't talk later, when it could be crucial.
remember, if you don't pay attention to your kids, someone else will.
sorry, i kinda got on a roll there. it's from the heart though.

good luck live love peace

Answer 9

I work with teens and kids, what their parents do is cool to them. you drink to relax, they know that is what their parents do, they will want to do. parents are everything to their kids, be honest in what happens to people when they drink and the things that may happen. it's hard to be honest with kids, it's easier than than picking them up from somewhere you wouldn't dream. if it happens talk to them about it, kids will hit the point they have to learn on their own and make the mistakes. you just have to be the voice of reason in their heads.

Answer 10

tell them it's bad starting at an early age. then, if you have alcohol in your house, hide it. that way they have no temptations to "experiment" in you're home. or, if you are worried they are drinking, buy a home breathalizer test.