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Teen Dating Violence and Parents
February 10, 2021 — You meet their friends. You monitor their internet usage. You keep an eye on their grades. But you can’t be there all the time, and for some of us, that brings a certain amount of anxiety. You know they aren’t babies anymore but watching them grow up comes with joy, pride, and often fear. And let’s be honest, there is a lot to be afraid of. Violence is very prevalent in our world. What is a parent to do? How can we truly help our children? Of course, there are many things you could be doing but I want to suggest there is one area that may be rarely addressed in households: Dating Violence. ... MORE