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PERSONAL CONTRACT Can We Talk? In today's society, the use of drugs and alcohol is a reality. By talking about this problem, openly and honestly with our Parents/Children, we can begin to build a bond of trust and understanding. This bond is what family is all about, and open & honest communication is the best prevention to drug and alcohol use.
I realize that the legal drinking age is 21 and that using or having any non-prescription or non-over-the-counter drugs in my possession is illegal. I have spoken with you about your fears and concerns regarding this issue. I understand that this is NOT permission EVER to use drugs or drink alcohol underage. Because I love you and know how much it would hurt you if anything were to happen to me, I make you the following promise. TEEN: I PROMISE WHEN I AM RIDING IN A VEHICLE I WILL ALWAYS WEAR MY SEATBELT. IF I EVER FIND MYSELF IN A POSITION WHERE I OR SOMEONE I AM WITH IS INTOXICATED AND MY CHANCES OF ARRIVING HOME SAFELY ARE IMPARED IN ANY WAY, I WILL CALL YOU (MY PARENTS) TO ASK FOR A RIDE. I PROMISE TO COMMUNICATE TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY, OPENLY AND HONESTLY ON THE SUBJECT OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL.
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PARENT: I PROMISE WHEN I AM RIDING IN A VEHICLE I WILL ALWAYS WEAR MY SEATBELT. FURTHER, I WILL NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE WHEN I HAVE BEEN DRINKING. I WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON THE ISSUE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL CALMLY, OPENLY AND HONESTLY. BECAUSE I LOVE YOU AND WANT YOU TO ALWAY BE SAFE, I PROMISE TO GIVE OR ARRANGE FOR SAFE TRANSPORTATION ANYTIME OR UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, IF ONLY YOU ASK FOR IT. I ALSO VOW TO REMAIN CALM IN DEALING WITH SUCH A SITUATION AND TO DISCUSS IT WITH YOU ONLY WHEN WE BOTH CAN COMMUNICATE IN A CALM AND SOBER MANNER.
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