In this version the officer in charge had enough time to kill the engines and prevent the disaster. However, he mistakenly thought that he could save time by steering around the tip of the iceberg with the engines still running. The problem is that about seven-eighths of an iceberg is under the water. The officer steered around the smaller portion of the iceberg that was visible, but he failed to consider the huge width of the underwater portion, which ripped through Titanic's hull like a can opener. Many of the modern dangers that our teenagers face are like icebergs.
Teens often think they know the risks of such ventures as drinking, drug use, sex and violence.
They often mistakenly believe that they can steer around those risks and face challenges unharmed. They may have plenty of positive qualities, but one mistake in judgement can be deadly. There is a scene in Titanic where the heroine is walking around the deck with the ship's architect and notices that there are too few lifeboats for all the passengers. Just as it's important for you to help teach your teens the real risks involved with their behavior, it is also important for you to discuss a rescue plan for a worst-case scenario. Take time to talk to your children about various situations and effective ways of handling them.