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The Problem |
Studies show that by the time our children reach the age of
12, they may already be destined for a life of drug and alcohol abuse including
the social hardships and criminal activity such a life entails. Some kids are
able to navigate the problems faced in childhood and adolescence with the
support of a caring family. Many others lack that structure to help guide them
or an environment in which they feel comfortable sharing their struggles.
Decisions regarding drugs, alcohol and tobacco use can be
some of the hardest to face for our young people, especially when introduced by
influential peers. Many deal with difficult family situations and at times find
themselves in neglectful or abusive situations.
The struggle for others is less traumatic, but can have
lasting ill effects. Kids and teens are frequently burdened with an immense
pressure to succeed academically, athletically or in numerous other endeavors. Others
want nothing more than to ‘fit in’ but find that they are trapped in a continuous
cycle of low self-esteem.
These problems are faced by most kids and can become
overwhelming.
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