can look at their child and say:
“I’m here. Tell me what happened.”
That sentence can change the direction of the entire situation.
Sometimes the Child Needs the Parent More Than Ever
A teenager who is hiding something may not necessarily want to deceive their parents.
They may be frightened.
They may be ashamed.
They may believe they will disappoint their parents.
They may not know how to ask for help.
Sometimes secrecy is less about rebellion and more about fear.
That is why the parent’s first response can matter
