It’s My Right To Tell My Teens They Can’t Hang Out With Certain Kids

My son was always a pretty happy kid, then puberty seemed to take over his body, heart, and soul. Long gone was my happy, jubilant child who would overshare and go out of his way to invite people to our house for dinner before asking me if it was okay.

The change was hard for me, but harder for him. I’m sure of it. Things took a turn for the worse when he started hanging out with a boy he’d met in 9th grade.

It’s okay to tell your teen they can’t hang out with certain kids. (DFP Photographic/...