I let my 15-year-old fly home alone from Europe. It didn't go smoothly, but I'm still glad she earned the independence.

A mother allowed her 15-year-old daughter to fly home alone from Europe after the teenager complained that an extended-family trip was too long. The daughter forgot her passport and faced delays, but she got home safely. The mother said she was nervous and reluctant but is still glad her daughter earned the independence.

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