As a local business owner, Co-Founder of FAB (For Anything But alcohol, drugs or tobacco), mother of four, a child of alcoholic parents as well as 2 alcoholic siblings I would like to share some advice. Our children are the product of the 5 people they spend the most time with. Be careful who their friends are. Our children are influenced by their parents, they are more likely to become what they are exposed to, what is presented to them as normal. Keep alcohol out of your daily activities and holiday festivities. Teach your child how to socialize substance free. Lead by Your example. It's the best gift you can give.