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- Many children have hard family or community problems.
- A study looked at these children and teens.
- Social support helps children feel safer and cared for.
- Children with little support can feel sad and alone.
- Low support can lead to risky behaviour in teens.
- These risky actions can make health worse.
- Young people with strong support often live longer.
- Friends, family and school staff can give support.
Difficult words
- community — people who live in the same area
- study — research that looks at people or facts
- support — help and care from other peopleSocial support
- risky — likely to cause harm or dangerrisky behaviour, risky actions
- behaviour — what a person does in a situation
- health — the condition of the body and mind
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Discussion questions
- Do you feel support from your family or friends?
- Who helps you at school?
- What makes you feel safe?
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