increasingly needs:
“Let’s talk about why that could be dangerous.”
The second approach develops judgment.
When Privacy Should Be Temporarily Limited
There are circumstances where a parent may reasonably need to become more involved.
For example, if there are credible signs that a teenager may be:
in immediate danger
experiencing abuse
being threatened
seriously harmed by someone
engaging in potentially life-threatening behavior
being exploited online
involved with dangerous substances
experiencing a severe emotional crisis
In such situations, preserving ordinary privacy may become less important than ensuring immediate safety.
The response
