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How to balance safety and independence for your impulsive ADHD teen

My ADHD teenager just got their license and I'm scared they'll hurt someone because their impulse control is terrible but I can't keep them trapped at home forever.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The developmental drive toward independence collides with genuine neurological risks, forcing parents to navigate fear and trust simultaneously.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Belonging for neurodivergent people?”

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