When Hannah Regan was about 14 years old, her family doctor in Kentucky started a new routine. During checkups, the doctor would ask Hannah’s mother to briefly step out of the exam room. Then, in private, Hannah would discuss a questionnaire she filled out about smoking, drinking, mental health and other sensitive issues. There were awkward moments, she says, but she appreciated the time alone with her doctor.
“I think it was beneficial to allow the doctor-patient relationship to be something the teen can trust in,” says Ms....
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First discusdionbshoukd he with parents. That after all is the role of the parent support and guidance
Propaganda, state propaganda
I have a teenager and if anything were happening to him I would want to know. If he felt too ashamed to tell me. I would want an alternative, safe place for him, that would try to solve the issue w/o making things worse for my son. I grew up when bullying was laughed at, no more!
I do not like! They are trying to take my place.
This is an issue. How many kids actually feel safe being an open book with their parents? What if the parent is the bully? Or the abuser? What then? “Grow up” is glib & insensitive answer because screwed up teens without help become screwed up adults.
So true. However, caring and loving teachers who listen to their students instill feelings of trust
Easy grow up