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Scenario

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.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

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

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Children's rights?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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