Adolescents are hard; it takes long term engagement and support. We just try to build a support system, or maybe just plant a seed. At the time they may not believe or understand what we are telling them but later it can click. Some end up back here, sure, but some don't. |
The consequences aren't there as much for the kids as they are for the adults. Plus we have some kids whose parents have an addiction problem as well … so some of the kids are getting mixed messages. |
When they are using their social skills aren't developing. So they may be physically maturing but not maturing socially and emotionally maturing. |