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What if I'm worried about someone's drinking? |
Violence & abuse
Most grown-ups who choose to drink do so responsibly and in moderation.
But what if you think a parent or other family member drinks too much? What if the way someone acts when they have been drinking confuses or scares you? What if you feel uncomfortable around a babysitter or friend's parent when they have been drinking?
If this happens, you need to share your concerns with a trusted adult. If you are afraid to talk to a parent whose drinking worries you, there are lots of people you can turn to. You can talk to your other parent, another relative like a grandparent or aunt, a teacher, or other trusted adult.
But what if you think a parent or other family member drinks too much? What if the way someone acts when they have been drinking confuses or scares you? What if you feel uncomfortable around a babysitter or friend's parent when they have been drinking?
If this happens, you need to share your concerns with a trusted adult. If you are afraid to talk to a parent whose drinking worries you, there are lots of people you can turn to. You can talk to your other parent, another relative like a grandparent or aunt, a teacher, or other trusted adult.
It is NOT up to kids to take care of grown-ups if they have a drinking problem. If you are worried because you think someone drinks too much, talk about it with a parent or other trusted adult. They will decide what to do.
Who are some trusted adults in your life who you can talk to about the things that bother you?