How to tell if your teen is an abuser
Your son or daughter might be an abuser if he or she:
How to help your abusive teen:
- Is Jealous or possessive.
- Has an explosive temper
- Constantly ridicules or insults his or her partner.
- Blames others when he or she gets angry.
- Exhibits abusive behaviors towards you, other family members, or friends.
- Texts or calls his or her partner multiple times an hour and gets angry if he or she does not answer or respond immediately.
How to help your abusive teen:
- Recognize his or her abusive behaviors. Give specific examples of the behaviors that you have observed.
- Let your teen know that these behaviors are not acceptable.
- Communicate your concerns to the parents of your teen's partner.
- Be supportive as your teen makes an effort to overcome his or her abusive behaviors knowing that you may have to intervene by contacting the police regarding your teen's violent behaviors.
- Call the National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline: 1-866-331-9474 for information on how to help your teen
- Seek help for your teen through community and mental health programs.
- Accept help and support for you efforts from family, friends, and the community.
- Role model safe, healthy relationships with your own partner.
For more information see the source document:
Parents' Guide to Teen Dating Violence
Parent FAQs: Relationship Violence - Help for Parents
http://www.atg.wa.gov/page.aspx?id=1972#.VGj9QVfF-Cd
Parents' Guide to Teen Dating Violence
Parent FAQs: Relationship Violence - Help for Parents
http://www.atg.wa.gov/page.aspx?id=1972#.VGj9QVfF-Cd