Encourage your teen to be involved in extracurricular activities

Studies have shown that greater extracurricular involvement at school or in the community can have a positive influence on academic achievement, social values, and behaviours.

Teens often drop out of sports and other extracurricular activities in high school in favour of excessive socializing at peers' homes or malls. Try to help your teen achieve a balance between structured activities and casual social activities.

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