Our family found out my teenage daughter needs genetic testing for a condition that runs in our family, and my wife and I are completely split on whether to tell our daughter the full implications before we get results. We're supposed to be making this decision together but we fundamentally disagree on how much a 16-year-old should carry of this potential future, and every conversation ends in an argument about protection versus honesty.
More people experience this than they realize.
Parental protection instincts clash over how much medical uncertainty a young person should bear.
“Where Are You with Laboratory tests and reading your results?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.