Being a parent is one of the hardest but most rewarding jobs. Remember how their little arms felt around your neck, or how they’d gaze up at you with complete trust …? You swore to always protect and keep them safe, but, what about when you have to protect them from themselves?
Children need more independence as they grow, and trying to balance this with the urge to keep them safe is a tricky one. As much as we want to keep them locked up and safe behind high walls, electric fences and alarms – you can’t. But you