Do you know if your teen is experimenting with drugs?
This is a sobering fact that parents need to stop being in denial about.
We have good kids making bad decisions.
Parents Matter:
- 1 in 4 kids who have tried alcohol had their first drink at age 12 or younger
- Every day, more than 4,000 teenagers try an illicit drug for the first time
- Kids who learn about the risks of substance abuse at home are significantly less likely to use. Parents and other caring adults do matter and can make a difference.
These statistics are why it’s imperative you build a relationship of trust and open your lines of communication with your child and especially a teenager. We know it’s not easy, however it’s necessary.
In today’s fast-paced society, parents may have to schedule time with their teens – don’t skip those family meals, make it a priority. If not every night, at least several times a week. Studies have proven that having meals together can reduce risky behavior in adolescences.
Read: 5 Benefits of Boarding Schools for Troubled Teens.
Read: Goals of Behavior Modification Programs for Teens.
Read: Why Residential Therapy Works.
Source: Parents360
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