Get Ahead of the Curve: Preventative Measures to Help Teens Avoid Risky Behaviors
What a valuable, purposeful and honorable position you are in! Whether you’re a parent, family member, teacher, therapist, or friend, you have the opportunity to change a teen’s life! Perhaps you’re raising a pre-teen that has a wild side. Maybe you’re a teacher who wants to impact the students that spend most of their time with you. You might be a caring relative or family friend who understands the influence of positive relationships. You can change a teen’s fuature! What are the risky behaviors that teens engage in? The most common are sexual activity, substance use, illegal behaviors and dangerous driving . You can view a more comprehensive and detailed list from the CDC here , which includes things like suicide and abuse. If you’re concerned about your teen’s future, here are a handful of practical, applicable ways to prevent risky behaviors. Be relational. Adolescents who live with and get along well with their parents are less likely to ...