Underage Drinking Social Media Plan

Week 7 – Conversation Starters

Post Copy – All Platforms: Talking with your kids about alcohol doesn’t have to be complicated — and it makes a huge difference. Regular, calm conversations about alcohol and drug risks greatly reduce the chances of underage drinking. Start small. Talk often. They hear you — even when it doesn’t seem like it.

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Post Copy – All Platforms:  Starting conversations about alcohol with your kids can be uncomfortable – but, talking about it can help lower their chances of using drugs and alcohol by 50%. If the hardest part is just starting that first conversation, look for teachable moments throughout the day so conversations feel more natural. Try to bring up topics naturally, based on people you see in real life, in movies that you watch together or ads you see.

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Post Copy – All Platforms: Starting the conversation about alcohol doesn’t have to be awkward — and it doesn’t have to be perfect. Short, everyday conversations help reduce the likelihood of underage drinking. You don’t need all the answers. You just need to start — they hear you.

#agematters #delayfirstuse #braindevelopment #underagedrinking #youthprevention #healthybrains #protectourfuture #talktheyhearyou #truth #conversationstarters 

Week 8 – Talk Often

Post Copy – All Platforms:  Protecting your kids requires more than one “big talk.” It’s important to maintain open lines of communication, model responsible behaviors, and set expectations. Lots of small, everyday conversations are far more effective than one big, serious talk. Youth learn best through ongoing communication — the short check-ins, the casual moments, and the honest reminders that you’re there to guide them. Talking often builds trust — and trust keeps kids safer.

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Post Copy – All Platforms: Missouri youth say they make safer choices when they know they can turn to a trusted adult. Talking often with an emphasis on listening strengthens relationships and protects kids from the risks of underage drinking.

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Post Copy – All Platforms: One big talk isn’t enough — ongoing conversations with an emphasis on listening make the difference. Youth are less likely to drink alcohol when parents and caregivers talk early and talk often. Short conversations are fine. If your child is uncomfortable, you can try another time.

#agematters #delayfirstuse #braindevelopment #underagedrinking #youthprevention #healthybrains #protectourfuture #talktheyhearyou #truth #talkoften