Setting limits for your child's teenage kicks doesn't make you a terrible killjoy | Barbara Ellen
Briefly

Parenting teenagers is increasingly complex; while cool parents attempt to foster freedom, the risks associated with youth hedonism necessitate a cautious parental approach.
The pressure on parents to adopt a 'cool' demeanor often conflicts with the genuine worries regarding their teens' safety, especially during wild summer celebrations.
Kirstie Allsopp's public debate over allowing her son to Interrail underscores the broader issue of parental permissions and the tensions between freedom and supervision.
As teens embrace summer festivities post-exams, parents grapple with their own youthful experiences, balancing nostalgia with fears about modern risks in youth culture.
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