When to Let Teens Make Mistakes

The moment your child was born, you started walking that hard line between allowing them to learn (which means they sometimes failed in the process) and keeping them safe. It’s still important during the teen years because stepping back allows for growth. Yet when the stakes seem higher than ever, how do you allow your teen to chart their own path? It begins with edges. Create clear, firm, and consistent boundaries around issues that involve safety and morality. It will give them the confidence and space to explore within those limits while making fewer missteps along the way.

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