Many parents say it’s hard only when kids are babies, and it gets easier as they grow.
This is partly true: they become more independent, and parents get more time for themselves.
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But as kids grow, new challenges come up, like teenage rebellion.
Parents need to accept that their child is now their own person, not just a kid anymore.
The Story:
My 18-year-old daughter is friends with a 20-year-old guy.
They are just friends. They met on social media because they like the same things. She tells me, “Dad, do you think I’m stupid? Dan and I are just friends.”
Yesterday, she went to his birthday party and stayed overnight.
He lives in the city, and we live in the village. I don’t mind; I know his address and have his and his parents’ phone numbers.
In the evening, I got a call from his mom: “Mr. Matthews, don’t worry.
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Thank you for trusting our son! Lena will sleep on the sofa in the living room, so don’t worry.”
I thanked her, but I thought to myself—the only person I trust here is my daughter.
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