My fifteen-year-old daughter is in her first serious relationship and I can see her learning things about love that I want to protect her from but also know she needs to discover. We're both trying to figure out how much space to give this relationship and how much guidance she actually wants from me.
More people experience this than they realize.
Witnessing your child's entry into romantic love requires holding the tension between protection and permission, guidance and discovery.
“Where Are You with Love in adolescence?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.