Warning+Signs

Signs that a teen may be changing to fit in......

1) A change in physical appearance (dressing differently, wearing hair a different style, different make up for guys or girls, etc.)

2) Valuables missing from home (jewelry, money, prescription drugs, etc.)

3) Change in friends but they decide not to introduce new friends leaving the parents to believe they are a bad influence.

4) Unusual sleeping habits

5) Change in attitude (in school, towards parents, towards overall outlook on life)

6) Quiting usual activities (sports, clubs, job, etc.)

7) Use of alcohol and/or drugs

8) Furtive or secretive behavior (bedroom door locked, deleted text messages, etc.)

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