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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Poor parenting increases likelihood of binge drinking at ages 16 and 34


A study of over 15,000 children by Demos says parenting style is one of the most important and statistically reliable influences on whether a child will drink responsibly in adolescence and adulthood - see Demos press release and blog.

The findings appear to support the recent JRF report that emphasised the importance of parents in influencing teenager's drinking, and research reviews assessing parenting interventions. > > > > Read More


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