How to Help Troubled Teens
Talk openly with the teen.. Be a reliable and calm support system.. Listen without judgment.
Steps
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Talk openly with the teen.
Talk openly with the teen.
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Be a reliable and calm support system.
Be a reliable and calm support system.
3
Listen without judgment.
Listen without judgment.
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Keep rules and boundaries for your teen.
Keep rules and boundaries for your teen.
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Think about your parenting style.
Think about your parenting style.
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Prioritize time with the teen.
Prioritize time with the teen.
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Encourage them to find healthy activities to help them cope.
Encourage them to find healthy activities to help them cope.
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Teach them that it's okay to ask for help.
Teach them that it's okay to ask for help.
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Ensure that the teen is safe from self-harm or harm to others.
Ensure that the teen is safe from self-harm or harm to others.
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Talk with the school about the teen's behaviors and performance.
Talk with the school about the teen's behaviors and performance.
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Seek help from a counselor if the behaviors persist or worsen.
Seek help from a counselor if the behaviors persist or worsen.
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Reach out to local and national programs that support families and troubled teen
Reach out to local and national programs that support families and troubled teens.
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