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The following information has been provided to help parents and carers of other cultures support their teenage young person through hard times. The help sheets have been written for parents and carers who's first language is not English.
Each help sheet is currently available in English, Arabic and Vietnamese.
Settling into a New Country
Moving countries can be stressful. It may also bring new joys and opportunities. When families work together they can support each other. Together they achieve more than if they just work alone.
Improving Communication
Sometimes it seems that whatever you say to your child, it is taken the wrong way. Sometimes they will not talk to you at all, or only when they want something. You may feel angry if they will not talk to you with respect.
Adolescent Development
Adolescence can be a challenging time. Young people go through huge changes physically and emotionally. It can help if parents understand the behaviour and reactions they can expect from their children in these years.
What are Complex Problems?
Some young people have problems that are complicated and it is difficult to find the right help for them. Hopefully some of the information in this sheet might help.
Getting the Right Help for Young People with Problems
Some young people have problems that are complicated and it is difficult to find the right help for them. Hopefully some of the information in this sheet might help.
Your Child's Education
Education is important for children and young people. There are many ways parents can support their child's education. The information in this sheet provides you with some ideas.
Mental Health Problems
Mental health problems are very common. These days there are treatments, help and support available for most mental health problems.
Drug and Alchohol Use - What Can Parents Do?
You cannot make your teenager stop using drugs or drinking alcohol. There are things you can do, however, which will help you to cope with the situation much better.
Drug and Alchohol Treatment
There are a number of different approaches to treating drug and alcohol problems. It may take some time for your young person to find the right treatment approach for them.
Breaking the Law
Some young people break the law in order to take risks; some because they have little self-control; and some because they have no support. Most young people learn from their mistakes and don't continue to commit crimes. Young people who do continue to commit crimes need help and guidance.
Child Abuse
We all need to make sure that children are kept safe and looked after. If there are concerns that a child might be being neglected or abused, the government may become involved through child protection services.
Young People in Out of Home Care
If there are concerns that a child might be being neglected or abused, the state government may become involved through child protection services. The role of child protection services is to protect children and young people from harm or neglect.
Dealing with Conflict
All families have conflicts. Disagreements and anger are part of life. We need to find good ways to handle disagreements and express anger. We need to be able to get over arguments and continue relationships.
Dealing with Violence
Violent behaviour is not okay. If you or your teenager are behaving violently you need to find better ways to deal with your feelings.
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