My 13-year-old is being bullied at school and doesn't want me to intervene but I can see it's destroying his confidence and I don't know whether to respect his wishes or protect him.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent's protective instincts conflict with their child's need for agency in handling their own social challenges.
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