Welcome to unpopular PARENT, the podcast where we help parents focus on what really matters and let go of the rest. Today, we’re tackling a topic that every parent eventually faces: helping your teens gain independence. But we’re not just talking about it from the parent’s perspective. I’m joined by my daughters, Scout, a high school senior, and Finnley, a college sophomore, to share their journeys to independence—how they’ve grown, the challenges they’ve faced, and what independence looks like for them today.

We’ll discuss what independence meant to them growing up, how it’s changed now that they’re nearly adults, and what it means for our family as we navigate this transition. Whether you’re a parent preparing to let go or a teen finding your own way, we’ll cover what really matters when it comes to growing into independence. Let’s get started.

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