I am the proud parent of a young woman of her own who recently surpassed half my age, who insistently & increasingly became her own guidance starting in Jr. High & spent most of High School completely out of control. Attaining an adult relationship when the time came was...problematical for us. I think you & your daughter are lucky to have each other, & that the mutual understanding you've described will make your transition much more graceful. We make our own paths - with your perspective recall think of how you were feeling when you were her age, & I'm sure you'll lighten up on 'the rules.'
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BE JUST AND FEAR NOT
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