Teenagers – independence vs boundaries

By Jodi Benveniste.
Photo by Petra via Flickr
Do you remember being a teenager? It’s an intense time! There’s a heady mix of excitement at being more independent and grown up but also so much uncertainty and insecurity because we’re not yet sure of who we are and our place in the world.
It’s a very challenging developmental stage. Our teenagers are no longer children, but they’re not yet adults.
They need more freedom to be independent and take responsibilities. But