Aidan and Ash take on the charged topic of drinking and propose a new model for how adults and teens should navigate discussions on alcohol consumption. In addition to revealing eye-opening research, they share their findings from a focus group with several Gen Z “drinkers” and their parents. All in this week’s episode of Hold Me Back. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.
Drinking
Aidan and Ash take on the charged topic of drinking and propose a new model for how adults and teens should navigate discussions on alcohol consumption. In addition to revealing eye-opening research, they share their findings from a focus group with several Gen Z “drinkers” and their parents. Aidan and Ash debate a wide range of topics including why the current parent-child dialogue and preventive programs on drinking are woefully inadequate, common misconceptions about teen drinking, the “real” reasons teens drink, and the impact parental drinking has on teen decision-making on drinking. This episode covers everything from teen drinking to the parent-teen dynamic. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- Why doesn’t Ash drink?
- What does the research say about drinking?
- How much money do you save if you don’t drink?
- What cities drink the most in the US?
- Why do teens drink?
- How does Aidan think parents are handling teen drinking?
- What would Ash do if he found out Aidan drinks?
- Why do people think they need to drink to have fun?
Who was more convincing: Aidan or Ash? Vote at the bottom of this post.
Enjoy the show! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.
Show Notes
- Intro to Drinking
- [0:00] This podcast has been named a Common Sense Selection by Common Sense Media, recognized for its outstanding content for kids and families.
- [0:11] This episode of Hold Me Back is brought to you by Motto. Get started with Motto at Aspen Dental or MottoAligners.com
- [0:41] This episode of Hold Me Back is brought to you by Shutterfly. Go to Shutterfly.com and use the promo code: holdmeback for 40% off your order
- [2:07] Welcome to Hold Me Back
- [2:13] Meet Aidan (Gen Z) & Ash (Gen X)
- [2:32] Where did the idea for a Drinking episode come from?
- [3:24] Certified Drug Abuse Counselor
- [4:38] Hold Me Back Podcast #9: Think For Yourself, Part 2: Overcoming Our Biases Through Critical Thinking
- [4:42] What biases do Aidan & Ash have about drinking?
- [5:37] Why doesn’t Ash drink?
- [6:40] Why does Aidan think people drink?
- [7:48] What is the purpose of this podcast episode?
- [8:19] Social Media
- [9:45] Focus Group
- [10:25] This episode of Hold Me Back is brought to you by Motto. Get started with Motto at Aspen Dental or MottoAligners.com
- Drinking Research
- [12:34] What does the research say about drinking?
- [14:22] Binge Drinking
- [15:45] Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- [17:01] “Reducing Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility.“
- [17:33] Drunk Driving
- [17:55] Uber, Lyft
- [19:13] “No Amount Of Alcohol Is Good For Your Health, Global Study Says“
- [21:57] Healthcare
- [22:39] How much money do you save if you don’t drink?
- [23:46] What cities drink the most in the US?
- [24:49] AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test)
- [29:03] What is alcoholism?
- [29:43] “The effects on children and adolescents of parents’ excessive drinking: an international review.“
- [32:16] “The American Alcohol Problem: An Overlooked and Deadly Epidemic“
- [33:03] Why do teens drink?
- [33:38] Peer Pressure
- [33:48] Mad Men, Peaky Blinders
- [37:48] This episode of Hold Me Back is brought to you by Shutterfly. Go to Shutterfly.com and use the promo code: holdmeback for 40% off your order
- Drinking Debate: Part 1
- [40:15] Why do people drink?
- [41:32] Who does Ash spend the most time with?
- [46:18] Why did people in the focus group say they drank?
- [49:20] What issue does Aidan have with the research?
- [51:19] Liquid Courage
- [52:35] Social Anxiety
- [53:32] Why do people think they need to drink to have fun?
- [54:08] The Sober Girl Society Handbook by Millie Gooch
- [56:14] Hangover
- Drinking Debate: Part 2
- [58:32] How does Aidan think parents are handling teen drinking?
- [59:54] What would Ash do if he found out Aidan drinks?
- [1:01:03] Why would Aidan drink?
- [1:03:06] Social Capital
- [1:08:42] What’s the #1 reason teens drink?
- [1:15:08] What’s Ash’s biggest takeaway on drinking?
- [1:16:22] Motivated Reasoning, Confirmation Bias
- [1:18:04] What’s Aidan’s biggest takeaway on drinking?
- You Convinced Me
- [1:18:54] What did Ash convince Aidan of?
- [1:20:15] What did Aidan convince Ash of?
- [1:22:04] Social Currency
- [1:26:26] Thank you for listening! Follow Hold Me Back on HoldMeBack.com and on Instagram & Facebook
- [1:26:29] Leave us a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts
- [1:26:34] Who was more convincing: Aidan or Ash? Vote below
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WHAT IS HOLD ME BACK?
Gen X and Gen Z live together, but we occupy different worlds. As the generational gap widens and conventional wisdom on parenting and education fails, is it even possible to understand one another? In this unique son-and-father podcast, Aidan & Ash ElDifrawi hash out a new contract between generations, forcing them to violate comfort zones on today’s most charged topics: social media and screen time, bullying and loneliness, inequality and privilege, sex and drugs, education and etiquette, even politics, religion, and sports. All to uncover a path toward greater harmony and a hopeful future for the next generation.