Facts and Statistics

Teens who do not feel close to their parents are three

times more likely to think about suicide.

Teens who spend time with their parents have higher

GPA's, intend to go to college, and are

less likely to be suspended from school.

Children tend to be more successful when they remain

close with their parents.

Teens who feel close to their parents have lower drug,

smoking, alcohol consumption, and sex rates.

More and more kids are not given time with family,

but money instead.

Teens close to their parents had a 75% lower drop

out rate and a 43% lower

pregnancy rate.

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