A child’s journey into the teenage years will involve developing an ability to make independent, grown-up decisions – and struggling with their parents over the more difficult or sensitive of these. It’s common for parents and teenagers to disagree about how much independence a young person should have. So, when should young people be able to make their own decisions on issues such as smoking, drinking, going on a date, getting a piercing or tattoo? 

If you have some strong views or a recent experience that you think could help other parents in this, why not contribute to the conversation – on the Raising Children Network, survey at: http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/survey_teenagers_independence.html

@admin [+]September 9th, 2010, 18:55