Autonomy in adolescence: challenges and strategies for overcoming them

Autonomy is a skill that develops throughout childhood and adolescence. As a parent, it can be difficult to support your child in making his or her own decisions and choices to gain independence. In this episode, Fanny Lavigne, coordinator at the Maison des Jeunes d'Outremont, offers advice on how to support the development of independence in adolescence and overcome the obstacles that accompany it. Annie, a CEGEP student, talks about the challenges she faces in achieving autonomy, while Caroline shares her experiences with her two teenage children.

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