My 14-year-old asked me if I ever experimented with drugs when I was young and I don't know whether to be honest about my past or protect the authority I need to keep her safe.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent must choose between authenticity and authority when their history complicates their guidance.
“Where Are You with Intergenerational conversation — talking to descendants?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.