Parents and carers: Raising teens for respectful relationships
7 pages in this collection
7 pages in this collection
Raising teenagers today isn't easy. Young people are learning about topics like relationships, consent and what it means to be a man from what they see online, what their friends say and what they observe around them.
Some of these messages support healthy relationships, while others can normalise disrespect, inequality or control.
Parents and carers can help young people make sense of these messages and build the skills they need for positive, respectful relationships.
Building respect at home doesn't require special training or perfect conversations. Small, everyday interactions can help young people build the skills they need to develop positive, respectful relationships.
Practical advice for parents and carers to help young people understand respect, equality and healthy relationships.
Practical advice for parents and carers to help young people understand consent, boundaries and sexual pressure.
Help boys question restrictive ideas about masculinity and develop healthier, more respectful ways of relating to others.
Help young people recognise and question misogynistic messages online and build the confidence to respond with respect.
Practical advice to help young people navigate peer pressure, social situations and harmful attitudes while building respectful relationships.
3 minutes
Everyday actions parents and carers can take at home to model respect, equality and healthy relationships for young people.
The Line supports Australian young people 14-21 to have healthy and respectful relationships.