Are Parents Responsible for Teen Addiction?

[Chy]

Teenagers are the most vulnerable group of age that needs attention and proper guidance because of their age and experience in certain types of activities. If you are a parent, you will be held responsible for the future of your children’s life, no matter what the reasons or causes are. Your teenage daughter or son can easily be influenced by the friends that he or she has. You should be involved in your teenagers lives and always ask them where they are going. Teenage alcohol addiction is on the rise every day and by being an active parent you may be able to save your teenager from having to deal with it!

Most of the time, kids need attention and somebody to talk their problems out with but there is nobody they can consult. With many teenage concerns, they turn towards the things that can keep them away from the stress they are going through. These are the types of hazardous things like alcohol, cigarette, cocaine, heroine and other addictive substances. Parents should monitor the daily routine and schedule of their children. It is important to remember that they are teenagers and need to be given some space though! You must provide them with ample amount of time so they children never feel lonely, or “helicopter” parented. A few motivating lines or phrases will be enough for them to realize that their parents are ready to help them.

If you are a parent who is struggling with alcoholism or addiction then you should know that your children are looking to you as an example. They will be influenced by your actions and activities. They will assume that my father or mother is doing the right thing and they will do the same. If you are suffering from any addiction it is important that you take the first and most important step to seek help with your situation. Solve your problems now, before they get out of control and much worse!

If you observe that your children remain unhappy or depressed most of the time then you should talk to them about what is going on. Sure, everybody has a bad day now and again, but kids should not be gloomy all the time. While it is not necessarily a sign of them using drugs it could mean that they are suffering with another internal problem that you can help them solve.

If parents take good care of their children and provide them enough love and attention then children will be much better off. Teenagers may still become addicted to substances but it will not be due to the fact that their parents have not tried to help them as much as possible. Increasing drug addiction among teenagers is a sign of carelessness of different parents. So I appeal to all those parents who are not paying attention to their children that they must wake up and take good care of their teenagers! That is, before it gets too late for them to get a hold on their children.

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[2jules7]

Outside of me taking my purse everywhere, im prettysure my mom doesnt have any idea that I still smoke. Like you posted in the peer pressure post im greatly influenced by those around me. We go out between classes and smoke in the parking lot, at lunch, etc.
I dont know if you could call is opposite, but I wish my mom would drink more then just wine. I know my dad still drinks a lot, but I dont see how he can be making an influence on me four states away. I dunno, but this is a really good post. Thank you for sharing.

[Hopefloats]

Looking back, my daughter did exhibit some mental health issues that I missed.
I am just going through some of the older threads, bumping some that I think maybe we could get a discussion going about.....
If not, good reading and great important information.

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