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Scenario

How to balance concern with respect for your teenager's need for autonomous space

My teenage son spends every afternoon at the skate park and I worry he's wasting time but I also remember how important my own corner hangout was and I'm torn about whether to intervene.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Watching our children claim their own third places forces us to confront our fears about their independence while honoring their need to belong somewhere beyond home.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Third places — bars libraries parks barbershops?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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