Should teenagers be given all the freedom they want?

Imagine a world where teenagers were given all the freedom they wanted and that there was no guidance for them nor were parented properly. There would be all sorts of consequences. Below are just a few:

• Use of alcohol and drugs
• Stealing or theft
• Behaviour can become disrespectful or defiant
• Skipping School
• Demanding and selfish attitude
• Disregard for rules, responsibilities and family functioning
• Poor study behaviour and skills
• Becoming destructive, threatening or violent behaviour
• Becoming involved in high risk and reckless activities
• Grades and school performance dropping
• Erratic or emotional unstable behaviour
• Becoming unfocused or disruptive behaviour in school

Teenagers need guidance and good parenting. Many factors affect outcomes in teenagers. Personal resources, the characteristics of the child, and the stress or support parents get from school, family, and community all enter into the results.

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