Addressing Limited Parental Supervision for Any Reason

Parents or guardians may not have time or opportunity to set boundaries and monitor behavior of their children, or they may choose to set limits that are much more lenient than many parents. Youth who experience limited parental supervision, feel that family rules are unclear, and/or think that they could get away with skipping school or using substances without getting caught are at higher risk of substance use, depression and anxiety, violence, delinquency, teen pregnancy, and dropping out of school.

Strategies that address this risk factor: