Saturday, March 17, 2012

How to Keep Your Teen Safe on Spring Break


How to Keep Your Teen Safe on Spring Break
You Can Have Peace of Mind Without Ruining the Fun
Spring break is supposed to be a week of fun and relaxation for students, a well-deserved vacation from the rigors of school and chores. Unfortunately for some teens and their parents, spring break can become a nightmare. Alcohol and drug abuse are often where the trouble starts. Eighty-three percent of college students say spring break trips involve more drinking than what occurs on college campuses, according to a 2006 American Medical Association poll. And 74 percent said spring break trips result in increased sexual activity, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Increased crime rates are another problem. The "Panama City News Herald" reported that, in the first three weeks of March 2010, police in Panama City Beach, Florida, arrested 1,045 people, almost half of them for underage drinking. Spring break can be especially dangerous for females, with rape and sexual assault rates spiking each March in places like Daytona Beach, where "The Daytona Beach News-Journal" noted six reported rapes in just the first week of spring break 2010. With statistics like these, it's no wonder many parents say no to spring break trips. But if your teen is begging for one, there are things you can do to ensure... Read More

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