I’ve always thought that parents need to spend less time trying to control their teens… and more time helping them develop responsibility and maturity.

I’ve watched dads spend years trying to gain control of their teens and end up losing it anyway.  In the process… they also lose their relationship with their kids.

I’ve seen moms so fearful that their kids might do something wrong that they develop an unhealthy attachment.  And they’re unwilling to detach.

In order for children to become healthy adults, they’ll have to become independent from mom and dad.  And parents have the power to build an environment where that’s possible.

So mom, dad …exercise your skill of letting go.  Empower your kids to blossom into healthy, responsible, independent adults.

 

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