They spread their wings. They’re exploring new people ... new lifestyles. They may be staying up all night ... and when they come home, they’re different kids ....
I think what parents need to do, and often shy away from, is getting out there and saying ‘This is what I would like from your time home’ ...
You really ... have to be of the same mind ....
You are presenting what makes your family and your household run well. You’re not saying ‘I’m admonishing you for your choices’, you’re saying ‘In this household, while we’re here, this is what works best for us.
Dr. Dale Atkins
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Psychologist, author, sanity-saver
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