My teenage daughter and I used to be really close, but now that she's forming her own opinions about things, I find myself either arguing with her or staying quiet to keep the peace. Neither feels right — I want her to think for herself but I also want to share what I've learned, and I don't know how to do both.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're struggling to balance respect for their emerging autonomy with your desire to offer guidance, unsure how to stay connected across growing differences.
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