Most parents fall into one of several categories: authoritative, permissive, or even sometimes uninvolved. While these categories offer a bit of a gray area, most parenting styles adopt at least one of these mindsets.

It can be difficult to see your teenager struggling with anxiety. As a parent, the last thing you want is to see your child deal with something damaging to their mental health at any age. 

Being a parent is one of the most rewarding jobs you’ll ever have. However, it can also be the most stressful. Not only are you in charge of the physical well-being of another person, but you have the responsibility of raising them the “right” way. That might look different for everyone, but it can put a lot of pressure on your shoulders.

As a parent, you’ve been preparing for this moment. You’ve thought about your child graduating and going off into the real world forever. It’s what you’ve raised them to do.