This interview is based on a conversation with Laura Burgoyne, 47, of Wayne, New Jersey, who works in commercial real estate. It has been edited for length and clarity.
I believe the best thing you can do for your children is to raise them as independently as possible. That way, when they become adults, they’re more likely to think for themselves, not panic when things go wrong, and to problem-solve.
My daughter, Elizabeth, 17, will be attending college in the fall. I’m not worried in the slightest. I know she’ll be able to stand on her own two feet.
She’s had a lot of freedom and taken on responsibilities throughout her childhood, mostly because I’m a free-range parent who encourages autonomy.
I taught my daughter independence from a young age
I started with…
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