UNDERAGE DRINKING IS OVER-HYPED IN POP CULTURE—BUT THE RISKS ARE ALL TOO REAL.
Think everyone is drinking? Think again. When you build your perception of what teen life should be like off of pop culture, you only get a small picture—less than 20% to be precise. Because the simple fact is 4 out of 5 teens don’t drink. They do spend time with friends and family. Sleep in. Play sports. And express themselves in creative ways.
We all grow up with expectations of what our school years will be like, but nothing can really capture the experiences ahead of you. Make the most of every day by focusing on what’s important in life—instead of letting pop culture and false ideas around underage drinking influence what you do.