Parents: What’s Your Legal Liability for Your Minor Children? Alcohol, Drugs, and the Law
As a parent, there’s a long list of things to worry about when you think your teenager may be experimenting with alcohol and drugs. You want to get them all the help you can, of course. You want them to be happy, well-adjusted, and free of complicating addictions and other psychological issues that may affect […]
Is Your Teen at Risk of Human Trafficking?
Child trafficking is a serious problem in the U.S. and worldwide. This abhorrent practice almost disappeared in the U.S. in the 1990s, but is back, and increasing every year. The return of child trafficking is directly related to the prevalence of the internet, smartphones, and social media/messaging technology. Texting and messaging technology appeared in the […]
Intimate Partner Abuse and Teen Dating Violence Risk Factors and Interventions
Expanding Our Understanding of Dating Abuse and Violence In an article called “INTIMATE PARTNER SEXUAL ABUSE: Who Are the Victims, What Are the Risks? Adults, Teens, and Children” published in the judicial periodical The Judge’s Journal last year, author Lynn Hecht Shafran addresses a serious problem in our society: sexual violence between people who are […]
My Teen Got a DUI: What Do I Do?
Emotional Health, Criminal Liability, and Future Opportunity When your teen gets arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it’s a big deal. It’s a very, very, big deal. In some cases, it’s a one-off mistake. Poor decision-making and peer pressure may be the primary factors. In other cases, it’s a clear […]
Underage DUI in Arizona: Laws and Consequences
What Happens if My Teen Gets a DUI in Arizona? As the parent of a teen, you have a lot on your plate. If your teenager gets their driver’s license when they turn 16, you have one more thing to think about, in addition to all the costs related to owning another car. It’s something […]
The Consequences of Underage DUI in the State of Texas
What Happens if My Teen Gets a DUIA or DWI in Texas? As the parent of a teen, you have a lot to think about. When your teen turns 16 and starts driving, you have one more thing to add to the list – and this new item is not related to the costs associated […]
The Consequences of Underage DUI in the State of Washington
What Happens if My Teen Gets a DUI in Washington? When your teenager turns sixteen, it’s a big deal. For them, it’s an important milestone. It means they’re one step closer to graduation, one year closer to adulthood, and it’s the year when – if they’ve planned well and earned the privilege – they get […]
Drugged Driving Rivals Dangers of Drunk Driving
Drugged driving doesn’t get as much national attention as drunk driving, but it’s every bit as dangerous. Like alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drugs impair teens’ ability to drive safely and are part of the reason motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death among young people. Experts warn that legalization may make the problem […]
What Parents Need to Know About Wax, Dabbing, and Vaping Marijuana
This is Not the Marijuana Hippies Smoked at Woodstock After alcohol and tobacco, marijuana is the most commonly used and abused drug among teenagers in the United States. Teen marijuana use became widespread in the 70s, dipped in the 80s, and steadily increased through the 90s, the 2000s, and 2010s. When marijuana vaping products became […]
What Is an IEP/504 Plan and How Will It Help My Teen?
Academic issues often go hand in hand with behavioral problems. Studies show that teens with ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder (CD), disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), alcohol/substance use disorder (ADU/SUD), or other mental health issues often have trouble in school. They may have a hard time sitting still or paying attention during class. […]