Freedom

Should parents give teenagers full personal freedom?

For

It teaches responsibility and independence.

Against

Teenagers still need guidance and protection.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I allow my own daughter freedom to go do what she likes (within reason and geographic convenience)
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Then what you are teaching them is valuable life skills
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • As a parent, my primary responsibilities are to protect my children and ensure they become responsible adults to the best of my ability.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • teens who don’t have a fully developed prefrontal cortex yet.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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