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Teen drug use is an unfortunately prevalent problem. As Students Against Drunk Driving reports, 50 percent of all teens have tried a drug before the time they graduate high school. This usage statistic may make it seem an unstoppable problem; however, there are some things you can do to decrease the likelihood that your teen will fall into the trap of drugs. While nothing you do can ensure that your teen stays drug free, intervening early in your child’s life can make a large difference and may keep her off the drug-laden path.

While some kids exhibit a willingness to approach anyone and discuss anything, others seem to avoid strangers and even casual acquaintances altogether. Many parents of overly shy children wish that their tentative kids would exhibit more gregarious behavior; however, shyness might not always be a fault. Before you waste time worrying about your tot’s behavior, consider whether his shyness is really a problem at all.

Here are the top 10 things teachers and/or schools wish parents would do, an excerpt from my book, “Why Great Teachers Quit and How We Might Stop The Exodus.”