Dr. Lindsay Weisner is a psychologist with a private practice on Long Island. He is a popular author and podcaster. Dr. Weisner asserts, “It has long been established that the genetic code you inherit from your parents can contribute almost 50 percent of the genetic code that determines your likelihood of being predisposed to alcoholism.”
Parents have a huge influence on the outcome of their kids. God knew this when he spoke through Moses.
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up” (Deuteronomy 6:4-7).
Recovery Step: If you are a parent, take your recovery seriously. And more than that, take your kids’ potential recovery seriously.
