Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Teens: Teaching Situational Awareness to Keep Teenagers Safe Quesenberry Gary Dean

As adults, we like to think we have a good idea of what the world may have in store for our teenagers, but the fact of the matter is there's a vast divide between what we perceive as dangerous and what our teens are actually up against.Teenagers face unique challenges when it comes to situational awareness.These challenges are only exacerbated by the constant physical and biological changes teens are subjected to. The key to keeping teens safe during this time is to keep them alert and engaged with their environment.Teenagers have to understand that real personal safety isn't about being scared of what lies around the next corner. It As young people learn to deal with these changes, they begin to explore the limits of their individuality.Unfortunately, this process often involves rebellious behavior and unnecessary risk-taking.