I told my 15-year-old that drugs are his choice to make and now he's dealing cocaine and I'm terrified but don't know how to take back what I said.
More people experience this than they realize.
The desire to treat children as autonomous beings can overlook the reality that developing brains need external guidance and protection.
“Where Are You with Permissive parenting and its outcomes?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.