Has your child ever said this to you: “I don’t need any help!” “I can do it on my own!”

If you have a teen living under your roof, chances are you hear those words all the time. And if

they aren’t saying it with their mouths, they’re certainly saying it with their actions! But rather

than viewing such communication as a slap in the face from an ungrateful child… I’d encourage

you to take it as a compliment!

What I mean is this. Disrespect should never be allowed… but your goal as a mom or dad is to

raise healthy, independent children. Right? Well then …why not celebrate when the kids start to

spread their wings? Let them strike out on their own! Let them “do it all by themselves”!

 

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