Module 3 The Interaction Between Parent and Teacher to Tackle Addictions in Childhood And Adolescence

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Module 3 The Interaction Between Parent and Teacher to Tackle Addictions in Childhood And Adolescence Unit 1 Responsibilities of the parents and teachers regarding the addiction prevention, roles of the parents in the prevention, parental behavior and roles of the teachers, teacher behavior Topic 1 Introduction
  • The studies have shown that the support the child/ adolescent receive from a parent or guardian/ caregiver and their involvement in a child’s life is important for the prevention of substance abuse among children/ adolescents.
  • Addiction prevention starts with parents in the family environment, parental attitudes and family environment influence and form a child’s social, emotional functioning behaviours and acceptance of healthy behaviours.
  • Teachers and parents can and should work together to prevent underage drinking/ alcohol abuse, smoking and problematic internet use among children/ adolescents.
  • It was shown that the likelihood for drug use is 50 per cent lower among children/ adolescents who get the information on the dangers of substance use from their parents frequently and early.
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