My son just started high school, and one of the things that has taken me by surprise is how quickly he has blossomed into a very independent young man.
Gone are the days that I have to remind him to do his homework, study for a test, or help him manage his weekend schedule so he can fit in a school project.
“One of the biggest issues I see in parenting today is the well-intentioned help we give our kids when they don’t need it, don’t ask for it, or want it,”