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When to respect teenage autonomy versus exercising legal parental control

My 17-year-old wants to move out and live with his boyfriend's family but legally I could probably stop him and I don't know if I should.

Juana
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A parent confronts the gap between legal authority and moral wisdom when their nearly-adult child seeks independence.

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“Where Are You with Children's rights?”

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