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[quote=Anonymous]Some structure is healthy, and the young teens is a good time to try new things. DS (14) has 2 new activities this summer and one activity he's been doing for a while. He has a project for the summer, and we talk about getting that done in steps in week. He's also required to volunteer at least two hours each week. All-in-all that's 12 hours each week, so plenty of free time. His activities are fun, so not necessarily "work" but he has to get there and back on his own. He likes the independence and is getting out there, so I think he's gaining confidence about managing time, being responsible, etc. Each kid is different, but I think some goals or responsibilities of any kind are helpful at that age to build confidence and independence. [/quote]
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