Studies have shown, however, that while these
programs have yielded changes in attitudes and
beliefs in some cases, they have not resulted in
actual behavior change.19, 20 One way to heighten
the impact educational programming has on
young people is to educate and involve parents,
who can play a key role in teaching children about
abstaining from alcohol. Parents are the most
significant role models for children. If parents
consume alcohol, they should be careful not to
expose their children to harmful alcohol consumption.
Consuming alcohol in a social context without
misusing it is an important part of growing up in
many societies.