growing up.
But Notice When the Door Is Part of a Bigger Pattern
The concern isn’t necessarily the door.
It’s the pattern around the door.
Has the teenager also:
stopped seeing friends?
stopped participating in activities?
become unusually anxious?
experienced a dramatic change in sleep?
stopped communicating with family?
become fearful?
shown unexplained injuries?
experienced a sudden decline at school?
appeared distressed after online interactions?
If so, the parent may need to ask more questions.
Create a Home Where Difficult Conversations Are Possible
One of the greatest protections a parent
