They question our values, test the boundaries, mock our attitudes and even rebel outright. "Why does Mum have to be on the Board of Trustees and down at school every second minute?" "Because I said so" can lead to anything from a long, exhausting debate to an explosion of volcanic proportions. We have to acknowledge that we can’t shield them forever and have to let them test new waters and practise fending for themselves. We did it and we adapted those rules and roles to suit our generation.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 21, 2021 05:48 UTC