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The reason of teen's runaway is that they want freedom and a better life but they find a life in streets and usually founded in prostitution. Many teenagers run away from home every year for different reasons.

Reasons given by children for running away point to that they are in anxious need of assistance. Contributing troubles reported by runaway teen in the state include divorce, unemployment, and domestic violence, drop out rate, and physical and/or sexual abuse.

The reasons of teen's runaway are:

• Family problem
• Pregnancy issue
• Physical Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Alcohol or Drug Abuse
• School or peer pressure

Some things motivate the teens for runaway are:

• To avoid an emotional experience or consequence that they are expecting in some future encounter or situation.
• To change or stop what they are doing or about to do.
• To avoid the loss of activities, relationships or friendships that are considered important or worthwhile.
• To be with others people who are supportive, encouraging and active.
• To be with others or in places those are distractions from other problems in their life.
• To escape a recurrent or ongoing unpleasant, painful or difficult experience in their life.

If your child is runaway then:

• Think which places, your teen want to go
• Think that contact of your teens and search them there.
• Check his/her room for signs of preparation. Ask friends, teacher, and coaches for ideas.

What to do when your teen return home:

• Many teens fear the initial meeting with their parents. Express relief and tell your child you love him/her and that together you will solve any problems.
• Make follow-up phone calls. Let all your contacts, including the police; know your child has returned home.
• Your child may need a meal, clean clothes, or sleep.
• Provide them medical treatment.

Try to prevent your teen from running away:

• Try to spend time with your children. Listen to them attentively in a non-judgmental way. Praise appropriate behavior.
• Take their concerns seriously. Do not dismiss their worries and fears.
• Pay attention when, your children ask you for help. Make your teen your priority.

Life for runaway teenagers are difficult, and they often end up homeless, panhandling, stealing, or still selling drugs or sex in an try to make money.


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