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4 Balance trust and freedom with your teenager Working out how to give your teen freedom and trust them with it can be a balancing act. If you rely too much on fear or authority, they are more likely to rebel in order to gain some control. On the other hand, too much freedom can leave them feeling unsupported and like you don’t care. How can you give them the freedom they crave with the trust you need to know that they’ll be safe? There are some boundaries that every teenager needs to have. These will help you feel comfortable that your child knows what your expectations are and will give them security and the ability to start self-regulating their behaviour. Read more…
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