What really happens when parents allow teens to drink at home? In this powerful episode of Step Up to Save Our Children, we sit down with Fran Gerbig, Executive Director of Prevention Action Alliance, to unpack the truth behind the Parents Who Host Lose the Most campaign and what every parent needs to understand about teen parties, alcohol, and liability. Many well-meaning parents believe that allowing drinking at home is the “safer” option—but the reality is far more serious. From legal consequences to life-altering risks, this conversation breaks down what’s actually at stake and how parents can take clear, confident steps to protect their children.
You’ll learn:
- The real risks of hosting teen parties with alcohol
- What parents can be held legally responsible for
- Why “supervised drinking” is a dangerous myth
- How to set firm boundaries without losing connection with your teen
- Practical strategies to prevent underage drinking This isn’t about fear—it’s about awareness, leadership, and prevention.
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- Start the conversation in your own home today Because one decision can change everything—and prevention starts with you. www.preventionactionalliance.com
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Step Up to Save Our Children is a new podcast promoting a healthy, safe and drug fee community. Important topics with professional guests provide information on a variety of topics from high potency marijuana, underage drinking, fentanyl poisoning and other drug and mental health related issues. This podcast, Step Up to Save Our children, is attempting to meet parents and caregivers where you are. Whether at home, exercising or waiting for your child from sports, music or ballet, this will be your opportunity to keep your children safe by educating yourself to the dangers they face.
Who am I? Denise Mayer is a 53-year resident of Anderson Township. Denise received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Cincinnati. She has worked in many volunteer endeavors and was the creator and publisher of Brainstorm Magazine, a publication written by and for high school students that was distributed at sixty-five high schools in the Greater Cincinnati area in the late 80’s and 90’s. A huge advocate for children’s safety and welfare, Denise started Step Up Anderson Township to bring awareness and education to the community on the topics of illegal drugs, vaping, and underage drinking that are affecting our young people. She is a wife of 53 years, mother of three daughters, and grandmother of six, all living in the Anderson Township area and attending Forest Hills Schools. She and her husband Rick are dedicated to their welfare and health as well as that of the Anderson Community.
