How to Explain Steroids to Your Kids

Reports about steroids are often heard or seen on the news, especially in the world of sports. Chances are that your kids may hear something about steroids. Here are some tips on how you can explain steroids to your kids.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Explain in basic terms what steroids are. Obviously, you don’t want to get into a lengthy chemical explanation about steroids to your kids. Instead, just tell your kids what steroids do to a person and why they are used.
2. Explain to your kids why steroids are bad for them. Your kids may think that steroids could actually be healthy. Tell your kids how steroids can harm and even kill people.
3. Tell your kids why steroids are illegal. They may not understand why taking steroids is illegal. Explain to your kids why steroids are against the law
4. Tell your kids that athletes who use steroids are cheaters. Your kids most likely understand right and wrong and what cheating is. Explain to your kids why steroids is considered cheating in sports
5. Tell your kids they don’t have to use steroids to be successful in sports. Countless athletes have been both successful and clean. Point your kids towards those athletes as people to look up to.