My role is changing now that my kids are teens, and stepping back isn't always easy

A mother of two teenage sons reflects on how her role as a parent is changing as they grow older. She does less for them now and lets them figure things out on their own, which isn't always easy. The author notes that stepping back has been a lesson for all of them. She describes walking past her younger son's backpack, which remains by the back door, a symbol of her adjusting to her new role.

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