An unhealthy environment
Another reason teens leave home is the presence of alcohol
or drug abuse in the home. One in four children lives
in a home with an alcoholic, and many others live with
parents or other relatives who abuse drugs. When under
the influence of these substances, parents may be unable
to function adequately enough to perform everyday tasks
for their children, such as cooking meals, driving to
school, keeping a clean house, and providing clothes and
other necessities. Living in a clean and safe environment
is compromised when a caretaker’s primary concern is
feeding an addiction, not raising his or her children