Who are your kid's friends

If your teenager is running with the wrong crowd and getting into trouble, you might want to consider a change in venue.

Most teens aren’t strong enough to turn away from the wrong crowd, even when they want to. So, a parent must step in to make the break for them. This can include moving, changing schools, home schooling or having the teen go to another city to live with relatives for a time. Or simply taking a more active role in their activities and friends.

Leaving your teen with the wrong crowd is asking for trouble. If they cannot make the break themselves, then make the break for them, since choosing what influences are allowed in your teenager’s life is among your most important parental duties.