Abby advises a worried mom about how his girlfriend is influencing his hygiene and habits—should she intervene?

Dear Not the Same: Stop blaming Emily for the changes you have observed. Your son is making those changes himself. Although his girlfriend appears to be ignorant about basic hygiene, I am not sure you ...

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These strategies can help parents, teachers, and youth mentors safeguard young people from toxic authority figures and help them build lifelong navigation skills.