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Lucy Wigley

Giving teens ‘space and opportunity’ to be independent helps them thrive according to an educator - here’s 3 top tips to get started

A group of teenagers outside, smiling.

Teenagers need to be given space and opportunity to develop independence and thrive - an educator shares three ways parents can nurture a sense of agency in their teen.

The reality of raising adolescents can include wondering what to expect when a teenager starts dating, and how to tackle the five most common teenage problems. Young people can even sound like they come from a different planet when they speak, leaving parents desperately trying to decode teenage slang words to get a semblance of what they're saying. 

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