My child, a teenager, is falling in with a bad crowd and experimenting with dangerous behaviors, but any attempt to intervene aggressively pushes them further away; do I impose strict rules, or allow more freedom, hoping they learn?

Eeli Manninen

Eeli Manninen

Impose strict rules4 votes (24%)
Allow more freedom6 votes (35%)
Seek professional help2 votes (12%)
Strengthen family bond5 votes (29%)

17 votes total • Created 1/5/2026

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My child, a teenager, is falling in with a bad crowd and experimenting with dangerous behaviors, but any attempt to intervene aggressively pushes them further away; do I impose strict rules, or allow more freedom, hoping they learn? | asQkme