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How much independence should we be giving our teens?

Allowing a child to be independent is difficult. A 2019 study at the University of Michigan found...

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10.00 4 Sep 2024


How much independence should we be giving our teens?


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Allowing a child to be independent is difficult. A 2019 study at the University of Michigan found that a quarter of parents admit to impeding their teen’s independence, saying it’s just quicker and less hassle to do things themselves. How much independence should we be giving them? We discuss with Colman Noctor Child Psychotherapist and Columnist with the Irish Examiner.  


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