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18/10/2017
According to the Institute of Alcohol Studies, parents do not have to regularly drink large amounts of alcohol around their children for them to notice how their behaviour can change.
The report – Like sugar for adults – used a survey of almost 1,000 parents and their children, as well as focus groups and experts. The survey revealed that three in 10 parents said they had been drunk in front of their kids, with five in 10 saying they had been tipsy.
Some 29% of parents reported having been drunk in front of their child, with 51% of parents reported having been tipsy in front of their child. A further 29% said they thought it was okay to get drunk in front their child as long as it did not happen regularly.
However, in the survey, as a result of their parents drinking, 18% of children said they had felt embarrassed, 11% had felt worried and 15% said their bedtime routine had been disrupted.
In addition, 7% of children said their parents had argued with them more than usual after drinking alcohol. 15% admitted that they had asked their parents to drink less.
The children surveyed – who had seen their parent tipsy or drunk – were also less likely to consider the way their parent drinks alcohol as providing a positive role model for them.
Karen Brown, Chief Executive at the Institute of Alcohol Studies, is quoted as saying: "All parents strive to do what's best for their children, so it's important to share this research about the effects drinking can have on parenting, and what steps parents can take to protect their children."
(JP/LM)
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Parents' Drinking Can Impact Children
A new study has said that moderate drinking by parents can have a negative impact on their children.According to the Institute of Alcohol Studies, parents do not have to regularly drink large amounts of alcohol around their children for them to notice how their behaviour can change.
The report – Like sugar for adults – used a survey of almost 1,000 parents and their children, as well as focus groups and experts. The survey revealed that three in 10 parents said they had been drunk in front of their kids, with five in 10 saying they had been tipsy.
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Some 29% of parents reported having been drunk in front of their child, with 51% of parents reported having been tipsy in front of their child. A further 29% said they thought it was okay to get drunk in front their child as long as it did not happen regularly.
However, in the survey, as a result of their parents drinking, 18% of children said they had felt embarrassed, 11% had felt worried and 15% said their bedtime routine had been disrupted.
In addition, 7% of children said their parents had argued with them more than usual after drinking alcohol. 15% admitted that they had asked their parents to drink less.
The children surveyed – who had seen their parent tipsy or drunk – were also less likely to consider the way their parent drinks alcohol as providing a positive role model for them.
Karen Brown, Chief Executive at the Institute of Alcohol Studies, is quoted as saying: "All parents strive to do what's best for their children, so it's important to share this research about the effects drinking can have on parenting, and what steps parents can take to protect their children."
(JP/LM)
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