Bradley Hospital Parenting Guide:
Teenage Parties
What You Don't Know
Can Hurt You
Adolescence can be a trying time for both teenagers and their
parents. Even though it's a stage all adults have been through
themselves, dealing with it as a parent is not easy.
The rites of adolescence, which include sexual development,
dating, experimentation of all kinds, first love and lots of
other "firsts," scare adults because we see the
potential for huge mistakes. Unfortunately, in response, many
adults believe that what they don't know can't hurt them when it
comes to activities such as teenage parties.
This couldn't be further from the truth. What you don't know
can hurt you and your children.
The causes of problem parties are lack of adult supervision,
"open" invitations and alcohol or drug use.
If your teen has attended parties of this kind and you are
unable to deal with it, seek professional help. If something
illegal is occurring, you can call the police. If the problem is
a disciplinary issue, you might benefit from expert counseling.
Sometimes just a little help can prevent short-term
problems from becoming more serious. Professionals can teach you techniques and show you options you
might not have considered.
Call Bradley anytime: 401-432-1000.
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