Raising teens takes finesse. Teens are independent, but you can still teach them to make good decisions. If you set high expectations for your teen, it's likely you'll be surprised how often they're met. But trust your intuition if you think something is wrong.

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From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

• Quiz: Teens and Alcohol
• Talking About Drugs and Alcohol with Your Teen
• Underage Drinking: A Family Matter
• Facts About Teens and Drinking

• The Dangers of Marijuana
• Drugs and High School
• Teen Drug Abuse
• Substance Abuse on Campus
• More on Drug and Alcohol Awareness

• Parent Intuition and Teens
• Your Expectations for Your Teen
• Your Teenager's Friends -- the Ones You Don't Like
• Your Teen's Doctor
• Parent-Teen Relationships

• Your Teenager's Strengths and Weaknesses
• Teach Your Child How to Make Choices
• How to Use Your Anger in a Positive Way
• More on Raising Teens

• School Uniforms: Pros and Cons
• Does Class Size Matter?
• Religion in Public Schools
• The Standardized Testing Debate

• Safeguarding Our Schools
• Charter Schools
• High-Stakes Testing: Is It Fair to Students?
• More on School Policies

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  We don't discuss it. They'll definitely
 say "no" if offered a drink.
  I'm sure they'll try a few beers now
 and then -- it's a rite of passage.
  They know they're in big trouble if we
 catch them drinking!
  We talk openly and often about the
 dangers of alcohol and also limit our
 own drinking.

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