This article strikes home the point that children and teenagers are at a critical point in their life when they need space to find themselves and develop individuality. The author says, “There’s a fine line between protection and obsession.” The word “obsession” automatically gives off a negative vibe and shows that parents usually teeter between these two ideas. She furthers reasons that “A parent’s desire to spy might have less to do with keeping kids safe, and more to do with a burning desire to lower his or her own anxiety.” This statement uses a lot of pathos to uncover what might be lying below a parent’s “reasons” to spy on their child’s life. Words like “desire” and “anxiety” show that the parent should not use their own worries and fears to justify spying. They should rather give the child space to figure things out, and that means making mistakes. Parents should strive to discuss important issues and dangers with their child rather than taking away independence and
This article strikes home the point that children and teenagers are at a critical point in their life when they need space to find themselves and develop individuality. The author says, “There’s a fine line between protection and obsession.” The word “obsession” automatically gives off a negative vibe and shows that parents usually teeter between these two ideas. She furthers reasons that “A parent’s desire to spy might have less to do with keeping kids safe, and more to do with a burning desire to lower his or her own anxiety.” This statement uses a lot of pathos to uncover what might be lying below a parent’s “reasons” to spy on their child’s life. Words like “desire” and “anxiety” show that the parent should not use their own worries and fears to justify spying. They should rather give the child space to figure things out, and that means making mistakes. Parents should strive to discuss important issues and dangers with their child rather than taking away independence and