My 13-year-old refused to share his location with me. I was annoyed — until I realized he had a point.

A parent reflects on allowing her 13-year-old son to spend time with friends without constant supervision. When she asked to track his location, he argued that he had earned her trust. She stopped routinely tracking him and now relies mostly on communication. The author, who is Generation X, contrasts her approach with that of her own parents' generation.

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