How Can My Family Avert a Crisis if My Kids Are Struggling?
Parenting is hard, and it’s tougher when your kids struggle. This is likely their and your first time in such a situation, so keep learning to help you make good choices on what to do. Some parents wait too late to act but know that doing nothing may be the worst thing you can do.
How can getting more education help your family during a crisis?
Get more education on their issues and the risks
It’s understandable if you aren’t sure what to do when your kids struggle, but that’s not an excuse. It’s best if you educate yourself on the specific emotional issues, circumstances, and addictions facing your kids. Read the “How Do You Help?” article below for more help.
Become more proactive and focus on prevention
If your kids are moving in a dangerous direction, the longer you wait, the worse the situation will become. You’re on their side, so talk to them using facts, suggestions, and questions. Ask how they will adjust their behavior to avoid negative outcomes they are creating.
Learn about recovery to build a “pre-covery” plan
If your child is moving toward addiction, tell them a recovery plan may be needed. Encourage them to develop their own “pre-covery” plan instead to turn things around. Both of you should start learning the useful principles of recovery and start practicing those behaviors.
Here are some other useful resources to help you get more educated:
- How Do You Help Your Kids When They’re Struggling?
- How a Little Education Can Help Your Family a Lot
- What To Do if Your Teenager is Taking Drugs
- If Your Teenager is Taking Drugs – Part 2
- STEPS: A Daily Journey to a Better Life
Next Right Steps: If what you tried is not working, you need to take more dramatic steps, so learn how recovery works and then, “Do that.”
