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Stories are how we learn. Stories allow us to benefit from someone else’s mistakes and realizations, and do things better when we find ourselves in the same situation. Take, for example, this story about commitment. It’s a powerful tale about the expectations others have for us. We bet you have your own stories from your teen years, so take time today to dig one out of the dark recesses of your mind and share it with your teen. You’ll help them understand you better as well as what they should do if facing the same situation in the future.

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About Melissa Ford

Melissa Ford is the senior strategist at Women Online. As a writer, she covers a diverse range of topics including education, health, technology, and parenting. She is also the mother of amazing twin teens.

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