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Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Ways to promote healthy independence in teens

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The search for independence. We've all craved this in our lives but the hunger for it has never been greater than it is for teenagers. As difficult as this time of life can be, it's easily the most important and necessary time in a teenage life.

My teenage daughter has battled for independence ever since she was about 12 years old. We've struggled over clothing (what's appropriate), makeup (how not to look like a hooker!), and our current battle ground is highschool homework.

But here's the deal we've always offered her- don't give us such a hard time and we guarantee you'll get your ...

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