Your goal is to keep your toddler safe. School Age Show your interest. Check homework, talk about what's happening at school, let your child have friends over, and visit your child's teacher. Talk and listen to your child. Let kids help with age-appropriate tasks and chores.
Adolescence Refuse to get confused.
Expect your teen to do this, and be prepared to comfort, reassure, and on occasion, look the other way. Face the facts. As the parent, you're the only one who can share the values that go with the facts. Let your affection show. Cut those apron strings.