Teens like to drink so they can be in a different world and forget all their problems in life. Their
peers also pressure them to party and have fun and drink. Studies show that teen drinking and
driving and alcohol abuse is on the rise. My plan is to raise awareness of the issue of teen
drinking and how communication between parents and teens can reduce the incidence of
adolescent alcohol abuse and drunk driving related deaths. Parental awareness and involvement
is essential to keeping teens safe. Parents need to teach their children how to keep safe in
situations involving alcohol. Share with them the risks and give them some facts that inform
them to take responsible actions instead of actions that could harm themselves or other people.