Concerned

I'm concerned...I will eventually finish my posts on the things I listed below, but today I just want to say that I'm concerned. You can ignore the signs, but it doesn't mean that they aren't there. If you have a teenager ~ investigate. Too many kids are talking about spending their weekends drunk, high, or having sex. How do I know this? I sit at my desk and correct assignments, look preoccupied, and then listen while I work. Sometimes I interrupt and ask questions, sometimes we have discussions, sometimes I report what I hear to administration, counselors, or the school officer. Sometimes I discuss things with parents...who don't believe me. I'm concerned.

What are your concerns? What are your ideas of things that we (parents, teachers, community, etc.) can do to provide other outlets for our youth? I'm always wondering when I'm awake late at night worrying about my students...