Parenting a teenager is a turbulent time in most households. As your child grows into an adult, they yearn for independence while you proceed with the desire to keep them safe and on the right track. Teenagers might think that they know it all, but they are still learning and growing. As the parent of a teen, you’ll need to proceed with patience and caution. This is especially true when it comes to home security – one of the battles of raising a teen that is certainly worth fighting.

At some point, you will probably decide that your teen is responsible enough to be left home alone overnight so that you can embark on a weekend getaway. You need to make sure that your teenager can take care of your home while you’re away. This doesn’t just mean forbidding parties and reminding your son or daughter to feed the pets while you’re gone. One of the crucial, yet often overlooked, instructions is with regards to home security. Does your teen know how to set the home security alarm? Will they remember to do so before going to bed? Be sure to stress the importance of keeping the home safe, not only before you leave for the weekend, but also as a part of everyday life.

If you are worried about a party while you’re away, take the necessary steps to prevent it. In addition to the typical lecture before you leave, install a home surveillance camera. Hidden cameras allow you to watch activities in the living room without your teen knowing you can see. On the other hand, an obvious camera lets them know they’re being watched, which also has its advantages. Some of these cameras even transmit information wirelessly, so that you can check in via a laptop in realtime, even while you’re away for the weekend. Let your teenager know that you’ll be checking in occasionally, and will know if everything isn’t quiet. This might discourage them from partying while you’re away.

Make sure that you have outlined the rules with your teenager, covering everything from parties and having friends over to what chores need to be done while you’re gone. Don’t forget about rules for cooking, watching TV, and other activities that you’re usually there to monitor. Keeping your teen safe means giving them the guidance to make good decisions even when you’re not there. Though it’s important for your teen not to think that you’re lecturing, these important safety and security rules should not be overlooked in your haste to leave.

Teens’ maturity levels can vary widely. Some teens will throw a party the second their parents leave, while others will be nervous to spend the night in the quiet and empty house. To make sure that your teen is safe while home alone at night, in addition to advising them about your home security systems, consider giving them a canister of pepper spray or another non-lethal self defense device to help them feel safe at night when you’re not there to protect them.

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