Have you ever watched your teenager make a decision and wondered, Do I step in here—or do I let them figure this out on their own?
As your teen becomes more independent, there are fewer clear-cut answers. You might see disappointment, failure, embarrassment, or a mistake coming and desperately want to know the right thing to do. But trying to find the perfect balance between stepping in and stepping back can actually make these decisions harder.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Three questions to ask yourself when you’re deciding whether your teenager can handle a situation on their own.
- How to separate actual safety concerns from the discomfort of watching your teen experience disappointment, failure, or other difficult emotions.
- Why trusting yourself to support your teenager through the outcome may be more helpful than trying to guarantee the “right” decision ahead of time.
Play the episode to learn a simple way to decide when to step in, when to step back, and how to feel more confident trusting your own parenting judgment.
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