We give our kids independence in stages, tied to privileges and responsibilities. So far, it has worked out incredibly well.

I grew up in the generation of latchkey kids, hearing "come home when the street lights are on" as I was propelled out the ...
syracuse.com

Chores for kids: Free labor or a lesson in life’s responsibilities? (Surviving Parenting)

A week or so ago I offered my son $2 to shovel the front steps. (We have a lot of them.) It was late afternoon and I was staring down another hour of work, walking the dog and making dinner. Not only ...
New Hampshire Union Leader

Kelleigh Charlotte Gleason: Parental rights and responsibilities are changing in 2025

THE LEGISLATURE has made sweeping changes to RSA 461-A, the Parental Rights and Responsibilities Act, that go into effect on January 1, 2025. The following is a summary of some key changes, which may ...
The Daily Signal

EXCLUSIVE: GOP Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Protect Parental Rights

Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell is the White House Correspondent for "The Daily Signal." Send her an email. FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Sens. Tim Scott and James Lankford, along with Rep. Virginia Foxx, ...

Riverside County DA reminds parents that they could be liable for children's reckless use of e-bikes

The Riverside County District Attorney's Office is urging parents to consider the legal and safety responsibilities that come ...
Business Insider

We give our kids independence in stages, tied to privileges and responsibilities. So far, it has worked out incredibly well.

We have three kids, ages 7, 9, and 12 We've talked about the privileges and responsibilities revolving around independence as they age. This has helped them gain the independence they need while ...