News, Advice, and Tips for Parenting Teenagers

Recent studies have found that kids as young as ten are beginning to use illegal steroids to increase their athletic performances. A myriad of health problems have been linked to steroid use, especially in bodies that are still growing and developing. The recent media frenzy surrounding Barry Bonds creates just the open door that parents need to begin discussing steroid use with their children.

"If you haven't heard, Barry Bonds just tied the home run record. This is the perfect opportunity to start up the 'steroid talk' with your kids. Whether Bonds did or didn't use muscle-building enhancers shouldn't be the key point; instead, focus your conversation on 'Should he or shouldn't he?'"

Find out what your child knows about steroid use. Learn as much as you can so that you can make a strong case when you talk. Be sure your child is clear about the health risks involved in using steroids. And if your child is an athlete, no matter how talented, be careful not to place too much emphasis on his or her performance as this could be a motivating factor for steroid use. Read more at Micheleborba.ivillage.com.

Often, kids who are involved in sports, are less likely to find themselves with a teen drug addiction. If your teenager is addicted to drugs or alcohol, find out how you can help at DrugRehabTreatment.com.

Labels: communication, drugs, steroids

Posted By: Aspen Education Group