Thack, a 14 year-old, currently has a good relationship with his father currently, but when he was younger the relationship was strained. While Thack didn t turn to drugs or alcohol for answers, he understands the concept. You re gonna maybe take it out by doing drugs or another form of something bad, he said. Dr. Alexandra Phipps, psychologist, advised taking notice early of a potentially bad relationship Not to wait till it s really bad, not to wait till there s so much trauma between them or so much tension that the child isn t going to respond, she advised parents. Forty-five percent of the kids interviewed have spoken with both parents simultaneously.
Kids feeling equally close to both parents are more likely to make the drug-free decision.
Parent power, as described by CASA, is the most pertinent factor in a child s welfare. While a favorable parent-child relationship can be a savior, a negative relationship can be detrimental. Even while one parent travels a great deal or is often absent from the home, keeping the communication lines open are essential. You re gonna maybe take it out by doing drugs or another form of something bad. 14 A Positive Glimpse of the Future Teens reported that drugs are the leading problem facing them today, but the numbers are improving.