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.
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.
“Where Are You with Third places — bars libraries parks barbershops?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.