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How to Cope With Teenagers

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By jpzoe
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New age teenagers  need a different approach
New age teenagers need a different approach

How to deal and cope with teenagers

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • patient
  1. Step 1
    New times means different precautions.
    New times means different precautions.

    Dealing with teenagers can be a challenge. Especially this time and day with new drugs, peer pressure, and sex on the rise. The first thing you need to do is communicate. Have an open communication line where your child is not afraid to discuss difficult issues.

  2. Step 2
    Teen pregnancy is on the rise in Michigan.
    Teen pregnancy is on the rise in Michigan.

    Try to explain to your child different choices they have. Try to be the first to discuss sex with your child. You don't want them to get misinformed information and be strayed the wrong way. Explain to your child different diseases and consequences for making the wrong choice.

  3. Step 3
    It's Okay to say No to sex.
    It's Okay to say No to sex.

    Try to get your child involved in some church. Teach your child morals and how to respect themselves and other. Make sure your child has a conscience putting others before themselves. Let your child know what they see on television is not real. Discuss with your child abstinence and the importance of waiting to have sex.

Tips & Warnings
  • get pamphlet's from your local health department with different diseases and symptoms.
  • research to show your child the aid's epidemic in your community

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lilacone said

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on 10/20/2009 I am a parent needing a little support, your article helped..thanks..rated 5.

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on 4/1/2009 Thank you. Dealing with this now

63miranda said

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on 3/30/2009 Wonderful article! 5*

starlet67 said

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on 3/11/2009 Sounds like good advice to me!Good use of photos!5*

soanyway said

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on 1/4/2009 I used sports for my son. He has always been close to me and I have always been able to talk to him about everything. That helps, the talking. Thanks for the article. I have recom'd you

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