What if we treated this like posts that may be in the wrong area? Like, if you see a post that isn't getting any replies 1) try PMing the member to let them know you hear their concerns and problems, that you can't respond on the thread bc of where it's placed and that you would be willing to offer them support if they need it OR 2) click the report button and in the comment field suggest to the moderators that they maybe suggest to the teen to also post in a different forum so they can get non-teen advice too.

I agree we were all teenagers once, but for a teenager, getting advice from an adult, no matter if they were once kids, isn't the same. People want to relate to their peer group. Peer support is a very important tool in recovery and validation. Yes, we can relate and help to an extent, but to some extent we can't. The world is VERY different than when I grew up. Each generation faces it's own challenges. Having a teens only forum respects that reality.

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