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Do you shy away from talking about tough issues with your teen?

Reasoning behind the question: The one thing you can do to make tough issues easier for your teen to handle is be available, be open and askable and talk to them about it. Parents are their teens' greatest influence when it comes to family values, expectations and choices concerning tough issues like sex and drugs.

Where can it be found in the parenting course?
Day 4 - Dealing with Tough Issues Using Effective Communication

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