A foundation of Accountability, Integrity and Responsibility (AIR) is critical to adolescents as they transition into adulthood. It seems simple but for most families, it isn't easy. If this foundation wasn't established early in childhood, an adolescent may begin to cope with adverse childhood events by exhibiting risky behaviors. When safety becomes an issue, it's time to consider an intervention to keep the child safe and allow the family to regroup.

This episode of On AIR with Elk River Treatment Program, our Director of Clinical Services Penny Baker stresses the importance of finding a residential therapeutic program that looks beyond checkboxes to measure a child's progress. Do their behaviors match their emotions in varying environments? Are they demonstrating responsibility by hold themselves and others accountable?

Parenting a Responsible Teen in Today's World

On AIR with Elk RiverBy Selina MasonOct 22, 2020