Is There Anybody Out There?
There is a moment that your teen will need you as if they were still a child, and you will not be there for them. For whatever reason, at that moment, your absence will mark for your teen the realization that they are alone in this world. This can be a very lonely and scary feeling if they fail to realize that you are still there, but in a different capacity.
This realization is scary and can overwhelm some teens to the point of depression and suicidal behavior. If they realize this is part of their journey to adulthood, they can use these feelings as an opportunity to separate from you and develop the confidence to make good choices. These are the teens who feel ready to march into adulthood.
If your teen steps too far from the shade of your guidance and is not ready, they will feel alone; but if they can step from your shade, make a few great decisions and look to see you standing there with pride and awe; their confidence about being on their own increases and they begin to look forward to becoming an adult. This is only done well with your guidance and willingness to let them go.
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