How-To Talk to Your Teens About Safety with Dr. Becky

In episode 1 of our “How-To Talk to Teens About” video series, Dr. Becky Kennedy dives into how to approach the topic of unsafe situations with your teen and come up with a game plan.

At Life360, we have solutions for families who want to be prepared if their teen faces unsafe situations. Read below for more.

When your kids are young, you worry about whether they’ve taken a nap or are sharing their toys during playtime. *Now* you worry about them driving alone, staying safe when they’re out with friends, and whether or not they’ll make good decisions.

The older your kids get, the more you realize that you can’t protect them from everything. But, what you can do is put a plan in place so that your teen feels prepared when they’re (inevitably) faced with a potentially unsafe situation.

We’ve got a great trick up our sleeve here at Life360: the Tile SOS button.

This discrete safety feature is super simple to use. When pressed three times, the SOS button instantly sends an alert to everyone in your Life360 Circle, signaling that something isn’t right. It’s an ideal solution for teens who need to quietly signal for help without drawing attention to themselves.

Here’s how it works in real life: Imagine your teenager is at a party when the situation suddenly becomes uncomfortable – perhaps someone brings alcohol or the atmosphere shifts in a concerning way. They can simply reach for their Tile tracker and press it three times, completely unnoticed by those around them.

When you receive the SOS alert on your phone, you’ll know it’s time to make that “urgent” call requiring them to come home immediately. It’s a subtle yet effective system that gives both you and your teen peace of mind, knowing there’s always a way out of uncomfortable situations.

Your teen should never feel trapped in an unsafe situation – they should always have a reliable way to reach out for your help when they need it.

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