Today's Tip for Families

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07-23-2021

Should You Be Worried About Your Teen’s Peers?

Teens are beginning to rebuild their social connections. Peer pressure is a common part of these interactions. One important part of helping your teen deal with that pressure is being aware of her relationships with her peers. Pay attention to warning signs, such as:

• Your teen is secretive about her social life. It’s normal for teens to want to have some secrets. But if one of those secrets is the identity of her friends, it’s probably a sign that your teen knows you won’t approve.
• Your teen’s friends are much older. There’s nothing wrong with having a few older friends. But if your teen is spending all of her time with older friends, she may be introduced to behaviors that are inappropriate for her age.

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