Underage drinking is dangerous.
Some parents view drinking as a harmless rite of passage or believe it’s safe if kids drink at home under adult supervision. Truth is, when your child drinks, the consequences affect them long afterwards.
Explore these pages to learn about the dangers of underage drinking:
Alcohol can derail your child’s future.
ACADEMICS
If your child is caught drinking, they can be suspended from school and dismissed from clubs and teams, which can affect their future college admissions.
EMPLOYMENT
An underage drinking offense can appear in future employment background checks.
CRIMINALITY
If drinking alcohol results in your child driving under the influence or committing sexual or other violence, they can go to jail.