Ask Amy: How Much Micromanaging Is Too Much?
b'How do we know when to control the choices our teens make and when to let them make their own mistakes?\\nA listener asked:\\n"Moms of teenagers, how do you stop trying to micromanage their worlds? My daughter is no longer interested in an extracurricular activity she\\u2019s done for years. I\'m trying to talk her into continuing but she\\u2019s pushing back. It\\u2019s hard to know when it\\u2019s okay to let them decide what things they want to do as opposed to the things you think are good for them to do."\\nAmy explains that it\'s okay to micromanage your teens sometimes, as long as you choose your battles\\u2013 which means everything can\'t be a battle. Making sure kids sign up for standardized testing might be a place where you micromanage\\u2013 but that might also mean letting that their desperate need for a haircut go without mention.\\nMaking mistakes and learning from them is part of the work of becoming an adult. As hard as it can be to watch our kids make choices with which we might disagree, when we can let those ramifications play out, we\'re helping our teens grow.\\nSpecial thanks to our sponsors for this month:\\nFor trusted protection, choose Pampers, the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand. Download the Pampers Club App today to start earning rewards with every diaper & wipes purchase.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'