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The need for independence often clashes with the desire for parental approval from "summary" of In the Mind of a Teenage Girl by Ruby Freedman
As teenagers, we often find ourselves torn between two conflicting desires: the desire to assert our independence and the desire to seek approval from our parents. We yearn to spread our wings and explore the world on our own terms, to make our own decisions and carve out our own paths. We crave the freedom to express ourselves, to pursue our passions, and to discover who we truly are. At the same time, we long for the validation and acceptance of our parents. We seek their guidance, their support, and their approval in everything we do. We want them to be proud of us, to cheer us on, and to believe in our abilities. Their opinion matters to us more than we care to admit, shaping our choices and influencing our actions. However, these two desires often clash in the tumultuous realm of adolescence. Our quest for independence can lead us to rebel against our parents, to defy their rules and challenge their authority. We may push against the boundaries they set, te...
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