By their nature, teens are drawn to risk, so helping them stay safe is a critical issue for parents and caregivers. Fortunately, there is much we can do to prime adolescents to make smart choices, even as they seek out new and exciting experiences. In this Untangling Family Life video, I lay out what adults should do—and avoid doing—to best help their teens see them as important partners in managing the risky situations that adolescence inevitably brings with it.
To learn more about making safe choices, 10to20s can watch the Dear Teenagers video “How to be Smart about the Risks That You Take” here.
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