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When your child's secret goodness surprises you

I found out my teenage son has been volunteering at the animal shelter every weekend for months and never told us and I don't know whether to be proud or worried that he keeps things from me

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Discovery of a child's independent moral development can trigger both joy and the recognition of growing separation.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Legacy and love — when they align?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.