Encouraged by their friends, teenagers sometimes sneak out of their homes and create mischief and mayhem. They are a force of nature that may difficult for parents to control. Balancing the teen's need for freedom and autonomy with a parent's need to keep the child safe requires a careful approach to the home alarm system and the rules put in place to guide the teen's behavior.Talk Frankly with the TeenWhen a parent discovers that his or her child has been sneaking out, it's essential to respond appropriately without overreacting. Make it clear that the rules of the house are there for the teen's safety and aren't there to make his life difficult. The home's system of security monitoring can't protect the teen if he sneaks out of the house.Ensure that the teen understands that visiting with friends and staying out after dark aren't prohibited but that it is the teen's responsibility to let his parents know about plans, as well as where the teen might be for the evening. Explain that k
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