Survey From The Partnership and MetLife Foundation Reveals Important Role Today's Grandparents Play in Te...(nts and teens about the risks ofdrug abu...),Health

Date:9/9/2007

nts and teens about the risks of drug abuse has decreased significantly, at a time when teens are faced with new threats like the intentional abuse of medicines and inhalants. Grandparents are distinctly positioned to help parents raise healthy children by helping initiate some of those conversations."

The survey further showed a majority of grandparents (56 percent) reported already having had a discussion about drugs with their oldest grandchild - and of those who had a discussion, nearly nine out of 10 (86 percent) said they felt "very comfortable" talking to their grandchild about alcohol or drug use.

"Grandparents play an important role in their grandkids' lives," said Sibyl Jacobson, president and CEO of MetLife Foundation. "With the right tools, resources and support, grandparents can help ensure kids are not at risk for abusing drugs and alcohol."

Grandparents Say They Want More Information to Start Conversations with

Grandkids

A third of grandparents surveyed reported they would like access to resources that provide parents and grandparents with free online information and tools to educate their children and grandchildren about the risks of drugs and alcohol, and over 50 percent of grandparents report having access to the Internet. In fact, many grandparents are already turning to the Internet, seeking information on how to help prevent a grandchild from using drugs and alcohol.

This summer, the Partnership for a Drug Free America launched Time To Talk(TM), a new year-round nationwide movement designed to encourage and empower parents, grandparents and caregivers to talk with their kids often about the risks of drug and alcohol abuse. TimeToTalk.org provides parents helpful tips and tools to begin these conversations and the encouragement to help parents keep it going over the long haul. Parents and caregivers can sign up for free monthly newsletters and gain access to tools such as, Tips for Getting the Conversation Star
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SOURCE The Partnership for a Drug-Free America Copyright©2007 PR Newswire. All rights reserved

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