... of 13, one - quarter of the tenth graders, and one - fifth of the eleventh and twelfth graders. One of the biggest reasons for our youth drinking at such a young age is the influence of their parents. As the children grow up and see their parents drink, possibly in excess, on a regular basis, they might get the impression there is no problem with it. The youth might not realize their parents possibly did not start drinking until they were older. Another reason for teenage alcohol use is peer pressure. If the young people have the perception that their friends drink alcohol, they will initiate the use of alcohol during the school year. This perception is usually inaccurate causing them to start drinking under a false assumption. Teenagers who have friends that drink alcohol are nine times more likely to drink alcohol than those with friends that ...

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