Let's face it - parenting teens today can be challenging. Whether it is the accessibility of drugs or the blatant disrespect many teens have for authority, parents are reaching their wit's end when it comes to their teenagers.
An out-of-control teen can upset the entire family. Is that fair to the sibling? Is it fair to the parents? As many families are struggling with today's economy, possible job loss and even losing their homes, the stress of parenting can be overwhelming.
In many situations seeking outside help is the only answer. After you have exhausted all your local resources, even tried sending your teen to a relatives to live - and some may have even tried a scared straight program only to find it is very short term results - if any.
Now you are faced with the daunting experience of surfing the Internet to find help. Doing your research is a priority. Learn from my experiences - www.aparentstruestory.com and visit www.helpyourteens.com for valuable information to help you sift through the many toll free numbers, marketing arms and in some cases, scams when it comes to this confusing - "teen help industry."