Tools And Tips To Keep Your Teen As Safe As Possible

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When to step in, or back off

Before turning to any of these tools, Cofield says “Parents should make every effort to know and understand their teens, which should help them to understand what they can and can’t handle. Remember the importance of teenagers’ identity development and need for freedom during these years, but that doesn’t mean parents shouldn’t be more hands-on for certain situations depending on the teen.”

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