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Part Three: Problems Within the Family 1. Money comes from hard work! We can explain that going out at night is a waste of money. People need to work hard to be able to purchase food, shelter and clothing, and save money for the security and well being of the family. To do this responsibly, people need to be discerning with their money and look for the best values. Wasting money on a few hours of entertainment is like wanting our future to evaporate into the air. Not everyone goes out to clubs or consumes alcohol. In fact, there are many people who engage in more worthwhile pursuits, like volunteering to help the homeless or reading to the blind. Community service or volunteer activities are much more fulfilling than clubbing! 2. Peer Pressure influences behavior! Although it is difficult for some people to say "NO!" to friends, our children need to find appropriate answers when their friends ask them to drink or try drugs. Because they are inexperienced with these harmful substances, youth will sometimes want to try new things despite knowing the legal consequences. Unfortunately, they do not always know the moral consequences of such behavior. A great resource for families to learn more about peer pressure and illegal intoxicants is the website www. fcd. org, where there are excellent services and advice for us and our children. 3. Dangerous living has real consequences. We have to explain the pitfalls of a dangerous lifestyle to our children. Being around intoxicated people or being intoxicated ourselves has so many terrible Family Day By Day 78 What's Wrong With My Children?