In recent years, more teenagers are breaking the law because they are using drugs and alcohol for themselves. The main reason of this trend is because of the circumstances and the effect from their friends. To tackle this problem, they have to realize that alcohol and drugs are not good for their health, and their parents also have to pay more attention to their children.
The main reason why juvenile are using drugs and alcohol it that they are curious about it. They tend to see people having their drugs and alcohol, as a result they desire to try it as they interested with it. For example, in Indonesia, teenagers are drinking alcohol and smoking; however, they do not realize that it is not good for their health. To sum up, it depends on themselves whenever they want to try it or not.
Additionally, their friends is the second reason why teenagers are using drugs and alcohol. They have to use drugs and alcohol in order to stay with their friend, because they are persuaded and forced them to use it so their friendship will not be broken. Public School, especially in Indonesia is the best example for this trend, teenagers that aged around Junior or Senior High School are gathered at one place, smoking and drinking alcohol, without someone know about it.
To solve this problem, parents should pay attention to their children. Children have a bright future for themselves, to pursue their career and enhance their quality of life for their family. Not only paying attention to their children, but also educating their children about the effect of alcohol and drugs, especially for their health.
In conclusion, at their young age, children are tend to try and explore many things, including seeking for friends and their interests can lead to a serious problem; on the other hand, parents must pay attention and educate their children about drugs and alcohol.