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Most fourth graders aren't experimenting with alcohol, tobacco or drugs.
But they may know kids who are. Children in fourth grade are exposed to
older kids; and some with older brother and sisters who may have access
to alcohol or cigarettes. You can ask your child if they know what peer
pressure is. If they don't you can define it for them and ask if they have
every felt peer pressure before. Defining it will help them recognize it.
You might even predict that they will be pressured by friends and classmates
to try alcohol, drugs or tobacco sometime in the future—and, at times it
will feel hard to resist. Then explain what you expect from them by going
over your family's rules about alcohol, tobacco and drug use.
At this age, talks should focus on explaining what alcohol, cigarettes and
drugs are, including the differences between what is legal (for adults)
and what is illegal. Encourage them to reporting any pressure they experience
to use drugs, smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol to you.
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At
this age, talks should focus on explaining what alcohol, cigarettes
and drugs are, including the differences between what is legal (for
adults) and what is illegal.
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