True/False
Drinking alcohol is always bad and dangerous.
False! As long as you are legally allowed (are over 21 years old in the U.S.), drinking alcohol is not necessarily bad.
What is domestic violence?
Violent or aggressive behavior (physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual) that takes place within a home
What is substance abuse?
Using a substance (like a drug or alcohol) in a way that is out of control, makes it hard to live your life, puts yourself or others in harm's way, or makes you feel like you need the substance to live.
Seeing domestic violence happen can be upsetting or traumatic for kids, even if they aren't a part of the violence itself.
True!
Bonus: what are some ways that seeing domestic violence can affect kids?
What are some feelings a kid might have in response to domestic violence?
1 in ____ kids grow up in a home with a parent who struggles with substance abuse or addiction
1 in 5 kids, or 20%
Domestic violence is only when men hit, bully, or threaten women.
False! Domestic violence can happen between people of all genders.
True/False: Domestic violence is sometimes the fault of the victim or someone else in the house.
False! The person who is being violent or abusive is always the one who is to blame for their actions.
What are some feelings a kid might have in response to a parent's substance abuse?
Confusion, shame, guilt, sadness, anger, distrust, disappointment, or mixed feelings are all normal feelings kids can have! There are many other normal feelings to have too.
Most kids with parents who abuse drugs and alcohol know that there is a problem in the house.
True! Often adults think that kids aren't aware of their drinking or drug use, but kids of all ages know more about what happens in their home than adults expect.
1 in ____ women will experience domestic violence in their lives.
1 in 4 women, or 25%.
What is the drug most commonly used by parents?
Alcohol