My 18-year-old son was arrested for selling drugs and I bailed him out and hired a lawyer because I don't want his life ruined, but my husband says I'm making it worse.
More people experience this than they realize.
The impulse to shield our children from the results of their actions can prevent the learning that only comes through experiencing reality.
“Where Are You with Permissive parenting and its outcomes?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.