“Now, wait. Hear me. I also know you’re still a child in ways. You’re going to do some more dumb things before you’re all grown. But I want you to try to remember that if you’ll include me in the decisions you aren’t sure about, maybe I can help. Yes, they are your decisions, and we may not always agree. In fact, I’m sure we will strongly disagree sometimes. But you don’t have to do this all on your own, son.”
