We usually think of the teen years lasting from 13 to 19, but did you know that the American Medical Association has recently increased the age of adolescence to 27?

We might want to blame society for a generation of adults who won’t grow up, but the truth is, we’re not innocent. In fact, too many parents are allowing their kids to keep living like kids!

So how can we turn this around? Try making a detailed plan about how you’ll move your teen through maturity. It might start with small responsibilities, like washing his own clothes, or paying for her cell phone.

No teen is past the age of growing up. So put a plan into action today, and start steering your teen toward becoming a self-managed independent adult.

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