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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Statistically what is most likely to keep your teenager from destructive behavior?

My twins are 11 and will be in Jr. High next year.  I know that everything can start at this age and I want to prepare my kids.

I’m not a scare tactic type parent.  I want to arm them with facts and tools.  I know I experimented with drugs, alcohol and sex in HS but things are so different now.  I’m worried.
[/quote] IME, personality has a lot to do with it. Give birth to rule following introverts.  :wink:

Other than that, specific education that covers all aspects and consequences of each activity.  An instruction that - if they ever find themselves in need of a ride home after making a poor choice(s) -they have it no questions asked.  You can avoid a DUI that way too.

Be the parent that asks questions about plans ahead of time to thwart some poor choice options. Be the parents that call the parents of the child that is hosting the party.  We allowed wine at dinner on holidays so that it wasn’t as forbidden. [/quote]

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