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How to respond when your teenager makes dangerous choices but does the right thing too

My 14-year-old came home drunk from a party and I'm torn between punishment and gratitude that they trusted me enough to call for a ride.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Adolescent risk-taking mixed with responsible choices creates parenting dilemmas with no clear answers.

Worth thinking about

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.