TABLE 126.20 PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT SUICIDE: GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS Understand nature of parent—child dilemma during adolescence Maintain physical contact—be around, combat tendency toward isolation Maintain emotional contact—stay involved, show positive regard Listen to child before responding—promote safety in talking Respond to child once child has finished—take child seriously, not dismiss or attack Encourage choices by adolescent Acknowledge child and provide respect Restrict means to suicide (such as firearms, knives, drugs/alcohol, motor vehicles, toxins) as indicated