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Self-confidence in young people is about how they relate to the people around them - you, their family, their friends - and also how they react to situations and changes in their life. Having confidence in themselves will help teenagers to make safe, informed decisions and to deal with the challenges that life brings.

Read on for information, tips, support and guidance for you to help build your teenager's self-confidence...

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