Parenting for prevention : how to raise a child to say no to alcohol and other drugs : for parents, teachers, and other concerned adults

Here's a book that every adult concerned about kids will want to read. The author convincingly argues that parents are the ones who not only can but also must take the lead in preventing their kids from getting mixed up with alcohol and other drugs. Parenting for Prevention shows them exactly what to do and how to do it. The theme is prevention, but the approach is thoroughly positive. You'll find no threats or warnings here, no long list of don'ts. Instead, this book says, in effect: If you really want to prevent your kids from getting involved with alcohol or other drugs, here's the way to do it. Teach them these life skills. "I make you a promise. If you read this book thoughtfully and follow its recommendations, you'll have new insights into a whole host of everyday parenting problems, as well as practical skills for handling them. Those insights and skills will be the best insurance policy you can take out to prevent your kids from getting into problems with alcohol or other drugs--because you'll be helping them develop into healthy, well-balanced kids who can stand on their own feet, resist unhealthy peer pressures, and still be accepted and respected wherever they go." Parents and other concerned adults who read this book thoughtfully and follow its recommendations will have new insights into a whole host of everyday parenting problems as well as practical skills for handling them. A guide to help parents and counselors raise and teach children about the devasting effects of alcohol and drug abuse with emphasis on teaching prevention through life, social, and practical living skills While author David Wilmes' goal is to prevent drug abuse among children, his approach is positive: no threats or warnings. Wilmes shows parents how to teach life skills such as self-confidence, How to raise a child to say not to alcohol and drugs. For parents, teachers and other concerned adults