Summary
Recent, random conversations with parents of other 15-year-olds have created empathetic bonds of friendship similar to those experienced when my oldest daughter went to kindergarten.
We speak in half-sentences while the other parent nods in agreement, finishing our thoughts with compassionate observations. Our faces are full of angst over the pain of letting children achieve a new level of autonomy while simultaneously feeling excitement in watching them grow. We question whether we've done enough to help prepare them for new challenges and worry about their success.See the full content of this document
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Duce's Wild -- Teens Take Flight
The only difference between parenting 5-year-olds and 15-year- olds is the reason behind the tears. Some parents cry while waving goodbye to a new kindergartener while parents of teen...
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