Children Quote by Laurence Steinberg
“Let your child be the teenager he or she wants to be, not the adolescent you were or wish you had been.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Parenting Adolescents, 2018
Allow teens to define their own identity rather than imposing adult expectations, fostering authentic growth.
In simple terms: Let teens be themselves.
Support teen autonomy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family discussions
- school programs
- mentoring
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance guidance and freedom?
- What limits set healthy autonomy?
Parents may struggle with boundaries.