Teens, Relationships and Violence
 Since the release of the disturbing images of an injured pop idol Rihanna, who was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend Chris Brown, we have received a number of requests to re print Breaking off Dangerous Relationships and Dangers Our Daughters Face. Although this particular case of domestic violence is linked to the world of gossip magazines and celebrity blogs, it truly is a reality in many families. I hope that this article can help identify warning signs, and empower parents and teens to take action to protect themselves.
Breaking off Dangerous Relationships
As the song goes, breaking up is hard to do. This is especially true if an obsessive, abusive, and possessive boyfriend is involved. If your daughter has acknowledged she is in an abusive relationship, and is ready to break it off, it is crucial that she do so completely and finally.
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Dangers Our Daughters Face
Let me first go on record and say that my children are both boys. I admit there are times, as I watch the oodles of teenage girls parade through my house, desperately seeking the attention of my teenage son, that I empathize with parents of daughters. And, as a police officer, I investigated many cases that combined teenage girls, crime, victimization, and violence.
There are unique risks that come with being female in Western society. But if your daughter learns to make safe choices as a teen, she will continue to be safe throughout her life. If you have not yet begun to provide your daughter with the principles and tactics that will keep her safe, now is the time to start.
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