so much.
The Difference Between Authority and Control
Parents need authority.
Children need boundaries.
But authority doesn’t have to mean constant control.
A parent can be firm while remaining compassionate.
They can say:
“No, that’s not acceptable.”
while also saying:
“I’m still here to help you.”
That combination is powerful.
Trust Is Not Blind Faith
Trust doesn’t mean believing that your child will never make mistakes.
It means believing that the relationship can survive mistakes.
A teenager may make poor decisions.
A parent may make poor decisions.
What matters is
