Most likely you enjoy making your own choices. We all like to be in control of things! So…
when did that start for you? When was the first time you thought, I’m making my own decision
here?
I bet there’s never been a time in your life when you didn’t want to be in control! In fact, you
probably fought for independence in your grade school and high school years. So why are we
shocked when our own teens want to step out on their own?
High-control parents have a way of stifling creativity and knockin’ the ambition right out of their
kids. So how ‘bout it? Let the rope out a little. Today… give your teen a little space to make
their own choices!
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