How Strict Should Parents be with Teens

Posted By: Maggie Tancred - The Mother Company

From the moment we become responsible for raising a child we begin a never ending balancing act between being too over protective or too lenient with our children. Both extremes are not ideal so we look for the middle ground. With teenagers this struggle becomes very real when we worry about what they’re doing when we’re not around. We have to let go but we also feel such a deep urge to hold tight and keep them safe. In search of finding this balance, we checked in with best selling author, pediatrician and parenting consultant, Dr. Cara Natterson for some helpful advice on how to handle teenagers, specifically when it comes to their monitoring their exposure to drugs and alcohol. READ MORE