{"id":1857,"date":"2018-09-19T14:10:12","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T04:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dalgarnoinstitute.org.au\/wp_site\/parents-back-restricting-booze-supply-to-teens\/"},"modified":"2018-09-19T14:10:12","modified_gmt":"2018-09-19T04:10:12","slug":"parents-back-restricting-booze-supply-to-teens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dalgarnoinstitute.org.au\/wp_site\/parents-back-restricting-booze-supply-to-teens\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents back restricting booze supply to teens"},"content":{"rendered":"

13 Sep, 2018<\/p>\n

New research from health promotion foundation VicHealth shows most parents back tougher restrictions on the supply of alcohol to underage Victorians, as new laws come into effect today.<\/p>\n

Download media release <\/a><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s changes to the Liquor Control Reform Act<\/a> include tougher requirements on parents hosting underage parties. The old Act required party hosts to gain consent from parents of underage kids, usually in the form of handwritten notes.<\/p>\n

Now in addition to gaining consent, parents are required by law to actively police underage teens\u2019 drinking, including monitoring how much and what kind of alcohol they\u2019ve consumed, if they\u2019ve eaten and if teens are intoxicated.<\/p>\n

VicHealth research shows parents want greater control over how and when their teen drinks, with 60 per cent of parents believing there are no circumstances where other parents or adults should supply booze to underage teens at parties.<\/p>\n

The survey also showed that parents are unsure about the harm from alcoholic drinks on their teens and how best to introduce them to drinking, with only 37 per cent understanding it\u2019s best not to supply teenagers with alcohol to protect them from harm. <\/p>\n

VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter welcomed the changes to the Act and said parents needed support in how best to keep teens safe from harm from alcoholic drinks.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new Liquor Control Reform Act is great news for parents as it takes steps to prevent teenagers from drinking at risky levels at parties,\u201d Ms Rechter said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur research clearly shows that parents want to be in charge of when, where and how much their kids drink. We all want our kids to come home safe from parties.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want parents to understand that under the new law they are responsible for the wellbeing of teenagers if they host a party with alcoholic drinks.\u201d<\/p>\n

VicHealth Principal Program Officer for Alcohol Maya Rivis and parent of teenagers Annabelle and Thomas said it was really important for parents to know what they can and can\u2019t do under the new law.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a parent it can be really tricky hosting parties where alcohol is served. You need to think about getting consent from other parents as well as making sure kids aren\u2019t drinking too much,\u201d Ms Rivis said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe recommend that parents don\u2019t supply alcoholic drinks to underage teens \u2013 it\u2019s risky for their health, it can cause parties to get out of control and you need to be careful you comply with the law.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are going to serve alcohol, for example at an 18th birthday, there are some things you really need to keep in mind.<\/p>\n

\u201cMake sure you get written consent from parents of underage kids, make sure you\u2019re clear that intoxication won\u2019t be tolerated and that anyone arriving drunk will be refused entry.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s also a good idea to register the party with police and of course make sure you serve lots of food and non-alcoholic drinks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms Rivis said it was great to see the Act also covers licensed venues and alcohol delivery services.<\/p>\n

For complete article<\/a> <\/p>\n

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