Consider how you might react if you discovered your child;
had been offered drugs which they refused,
had been offered drugs which they had accepted,
was/is an occasional drug user, or
was/is a regular drug user.
Drug use may be linked to low self-esteem. How can you create an environment in your family that fosters high self-esteem? Assess how often members of the family praise, encourage and express approval and acceptance of each other.
Positive action
Drug use may be linked to low self-esteem. How can you create an environment in your family that fosters high self-esteem? Assess how often members of the family praise, encourage and express approval and acceptance of each other. Bear in mind it takes three positive expressions to offset a single negative one.
Consider together with your child techniques for saying ‘No’ to drugs whilst still maintaining their “street cred.” Encourage them to practise these skills. They may need the same ability to combat peer pressure regarding alcohol, cigarettes, early sexual encounter, irresponsible behaviour etc.
It is really important that your children believe you trust them. From time to time talk (DON’T LECTURE!) about safety and encourage responsible, independent behaviour. Be able to express disappointment appropriately, if that trust is broken.
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