All parents want their children to have healthy attitudes towards alcohol. The earlier you start the discussion, the greater the chance you have of having a positive influence in this area. If their child does choose to drink when they are older, they want to do their very best to ensure that they drink responsibly and are as safe as possible. Too often parents wait until their child wants to try alcohol or is invited to a party where alcohol may be available before having a discussion about their expectations when it comes to teen drinking.