Let's Make Prom A Night To Remember
Prom season is fast approaching and how teens choose to make prom night memorable often differs from how a parent would hope it would be remembered. For many teens, this time of year offers a taste of new freedoms, and the temptation to engage in risky behavior. Visit The Partnership for a Drug Free America blog, "Decoder" at www.decoder.drugfree.org - a destination for parents to discuss and offer insights on teen culture and teen behavior - and post a comment about prom season.
According to the National Highway Safety Administration, between now and graduation:
58 percent of traffic fatalities are attributed to alcohol-related incidents involving teen drivers during the prom and graduation period; This compares with 41 percent for the rest of the year, while 36 percent of all alcohol-related traffic fatalities are young people between the ages of 15 and 20, below the legal age to consume alcoholic beverages.
Even though teens think they're making good decisions, new science shows that the brain isn't fully developed until age 25. In the busy months to come, help your teen make healthy responsible decisions for themselves. Get tips and share your own insights at www.decoder.drugfree.org.
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