interfere.”
But parental privacy boundaries are not absolute.
Parents remain responsible for the safety and well-being of their children.
If there are credible reasons to believe a teenager may be in danger, experiencing abuse, being exploited, seriously struggling emotionally, or engaging in dangerous behavior, a parent may need to intervene.
The challenge is determining whether there is a genuine reason for concern.
Look for Changes, Not Just Objects
Parents sometimes focus on discovering a specific object.
They may think:
“If I find something suspicious, I’ll know what’s happening.”
But behavior
