happened.”
That can actually strengthen trust.
The Teenager Is Growing Up
One of the hardest parts of parenting is accepting that children eventually become separate individuals.
They develop:
opinions
friendships
interests
beliefs
relationships
ambitions
fears
personal identities
Some of those things will be unfamiliar to their parents.
That’s normal.
Parents aren’t supposed to control every thought their children have.
They’re supposed to help them develop the ability to make responsible decisions.
Independence Doesn’t Happen Overnight
A teenager doesn’t go from child to adult in one day.
Independence develops gradually.
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