Can Parents Affect Teenage Alcohol Abuse?

Yes.

See NPR: Parenting Style Plays Key Role In Teen Drinking

The parenting style that led to the lowest levels of problem drinking borrowed something from each of the extremes. From the strict parents: accountability and consequences for bad behavior. From the indulgent parents: warmth and support

Stimulation Does Not Equal Playing

The importance of open environments and investing in play capital at FastCoDesign: The Four Secrets of Playtime That Foster Creative Kids