Sadly, many adults who don’t mean to be active role models for alcohol or tobacco use, or harder drug use, may be modeling that behavior for youngsters. Wait before you say, “That’s not me. I’m not a drug user.” Is that entirely true?
The mother who pops valiums every hour or the father who gets drunk or stoned on alcohol, marijuana – or harder drugs – often in view of their kids, is clearly saying, “Don’t do as I say. Do as I do.”
IT NEVER WORKS THAT WAY.
If you are a functional, working adult heavy drinker -- or alcoholic – or a drug user, you may pride yourself on your ability to abuse alcohol, illegal substances or even prescription drugs, and still “bring home the bacon,” but trust me; you’re also bringing home the destruction of your kids, no matter their ages. As Shakespeare said, “Know thyself.” Don’t put the weight of your drinking or drugging or the behavior it engenders on the shoulders of your spouse and children. Don’t let your actions tell your kids that solving problems isn’t part of your game: that avoiding life’s normal challenges can better be done with alcohol or drugs. Step out of YOUR denial. Get help. Model courage and sanity to your family. Get a life -- for you and yours.
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