Social Stories - 33

Chelsea is a 16 year old who wants more independence, like staying out later with friends and making her own decisions. However, she's broken curfew a few times, and her parents found out she wasn't honest about where she was going. They want to trust her, but worry that Chelsea isn't ready to handle more freedom responsibly.

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Why do Chelsea's parents hesitate to give her more independence?

• She gets good grades

• She has a history of being dishonest

• She has a responsible friend group

• She follows all rules

Which of the following would help Chelsea gain her parents' trust?

• Ignoring their concerns

• Continuing to break curfew

• Being honest about her plans

• Asking her friends to cover for her

If Chelsea wants more freedom, what is one was she can show she's responsible?

• Spend more time on social media

• Avoid communicating with her parents

• Follow the curfew and be transparent

• Blame her friends for past mistakes

What would likely happen if Chelsea keeps being dishonest with her parents?

• They'll give her more freedom

• They'll restrict her freedom even more

• They won't care what she does

• They'll let her make all her own decisions

What is Chelsea's goal in this scenario?

• To become more independent

• To avoid her responsibilities

• To spend more time at school

• To focus only on school