My daughter wants to move in with her boyfriend at 17 and I said no but she said she will do it anyway when she turns 18 and I realize I have no real power left.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent confronts the painful transition from having authority over their child to having only influence, while fearing their child will make devastating choices.
“Where Are You with Adolescence and the parent-teen relationship?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.