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  • Teach your teen to be assertive and to communicate their desires and limits clearly and early in a relationship.  

 

  • Remind your teen to consider others and never to assume any manner of dress or non-verbal behavior means a person feels the same way you do. 

 

  • Check for respect. Teach your teen to pay attention if their date gets too close, touches them in a way they don't like, or ignores their feelings and limits.  

 

  • Your teen should never feel their desires are disregarded in a relationship.  All parties should respect the others wishes, and "No" always means "No.”

 

  • Frequently remind your teen to avoid using alcohol or other drugs that may dull their judgments.  

 

  • Teach your teen to trust their instincts. If a situation feels pressured, uncomfortable or unsafe, it probably is.

 

  • Help your teen develop skills in order to pay attention to what is happening around them.  It will help reduce their chances of becoming isolated or being put in a vulnerable situation.  

 

  • Tell your teen to never accept drinks (even water!) from strangers or leave their drink unattended.

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