Warning Signs

50 Warning Signs
1. Teen does not comply with Home rules or standards
2. Rejects Family values
3. Avoids Family activities
4. Isolates themselves (many times through: TV, Music, computer, or Video games)
5. Disrespectful or Defiant
6. Argumentative with Parents
7. Verbally abusive to parents
8. Hostile, Angry, or Irritable
9. Has violent outbursts
10. Struggles with Relationships
11. Frequent conflicts with peers
12. Truant
13. Low Interest in School
14. Bad Grades
15. Neglects Appearance/Hygiene
16. Extreme in Dress/Grooming
17. Any Change for the worst in Appearance or Hygiene
18. Hangs around negative peer group
19. Negative Changes in friends
20. Lies and Deceives
21. Sneaky or hides things
22. Manipulative or Self Centered
23. Known Drug or Alcohol use
24. Suspected Drug/Alcohol use
25. Smokes against Parent's wishes
26. Violates Curfew
27. Prolonged or unexplained absences from Home
28. Runaway or threats of running away
29. Leaves Home without permission
30. Seems apathetic or careless
31. Little or no concern for future
32. Lacks Motivation
33. Low interest in wholesome or healthy activities
34. Reckless disregard for Consequences
35. Stealing or frequent borrowing of money
36. Money or valuables lost or missing around the home
37. Possession of unexplained valuables
38. Withdrawn or Low energy
39. Dazed or seems confused in demeanor or affect
40. Slurred speech
41. Frequent sadness
42. Talk, threats, or acts of suicide
43. Expressions of worthlessness
44. Loss of appetite
45. Loss or gain in weight
46. Too much or not enough sleep
47. Negative towards teachers or authority figures
48. Doesn't follow through on promises or commitments
49. Irresponsible or undependable
50. Any incidents involving law enforcement
  Teens exhibiting any or several of these warning signs may be at serious risk for dangerous, unsafe or reckless behavior.

  For information on Interventions for Struggling Teens call Parent Hotline at 1-800-840-6537.