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Originally Posted by Roger B
Bookworm,
I am sorry to hear about your bad experience. It sounds as if your teen years were not very good. However, I do not agree with allowing a teen to begin making decisions completely for herself. I believe they still need a parents guidance and discipline.
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My teen years were fine actually..... up until the point that I mentioned as a sudden turning point.
(Which occurred about three-quarters of the way through my senior year in highschool.) Prior to that, my years were no different than probably many other girls living in an authoritarian home with parents who believe they are authoritative.
BTW, I believe that teens still need guidance and discipline as well. At the same time I believe they need to be trusted to allowed to make decisions on their own. I don't see the two things as being incongruous.
Thank you for your reply to me. I'm sorry if I worded things in a manner that made them come out wrong. I didn't want to get into too much detail. Sorry about that.