In order to reduce behavior issues among teenagers in Benue State’s Wadata Community, this research concentrated on social skills. The study’s goal was to find out what social skills adolescents required to curb behavior problems near the Benue River. Two research issues were addressed by the study. For this study, a descriptive survey research design was used. 570 teenagers from four Tudunwada Community made up the study’s population. A proportional stratified random selection procedure was used to choose a sample of 343 teenagers. Data was gathered using the RABQ questionnaire. The study questions were addressed using frequency and percentage. Key findings indicate that the following characteristics were shown to be associated with conduct disorder in adolescents: poor mentoring, lack of formal education, consuming alcohol, poverty, and unsupportive peers. Parental excellent mentoring, having a good temperament, being patient and calm in all situations, recognizing the value of each individual, and politely asking questions to clarify things when unclear were the most crucial social skills required to prevent conduct disorder in teenagers. Among other things, it was suggested that parents should help their kids develop appropriate social skills, such effective communication, honesty, patience, and respect for authoritative figures.

Keywords: Social Skills, Adolescents, Conduct Disorders,

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