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What if my parents do drugs?
By Odessa on August 1, 2010

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Parents play a huge role in the proper development of a child’s life, they help guide their children in the right direction, and act as the role model for their children. Because of the significant influence a parent has on their children, the parent’s behavior and habits tend to be passed on to their children because their children believe this is normal and acceptable behavior. As a result, if a parent uses drugs recreationally, the likelihood of their children using drugs in the future is increased.

Although every child has an option and choice to use drugs, the fact that their parents use drugs gives them the impression that it is okay to do drugs as well, especially when it is the only family environment they know. Although this circumstance looks bad, children always have the opportunity to improve the situation by hanging out with friends who have a strong family support system, and by taking part in extra curricular activities, they can avoid the pressure and influence of their parents poor decisions.

By hanging out with friends who have a positive support system from their own parents and family members, children can look at their friend’s family and can experience a positive family environment, and they can go to them for advice and help when needed. Children can also form a strong connection with their religious and community leaders, and turn to them for help and guidance. By taking part in various sports or activities in their school and community, children can be kept busy with the constant schedules for these events, reducing the likelihood of being bored and potentially experimenting with the drugs their parents use.

If you have grown up with parents who use drugs, you ALWAYS have a choice, and you have the option to refuse drugs. Although parents may be the main role model for their children, there are always other role models to look up to, actors, religious leaders, sports players and singers who have made positive choices in their lives. It is important for every teenager to think for himself or herself, and figure out what is the right decision on drugs.