Raising a 21-year-old sometimes feels like walking a tightrope—balancing support, freedom, and responsibility. Recently, my son came to me with a bold demand: buy him a new car or he’d move out.
At first, his words hit hard. It felt like an ultimatum. But I took a step back and looked deeper—not just at what he was saying, but why he might be saying it. I reminded myself that at his age, he’s trying to define himself, chase independence, and keep up with peers. Maybe the car wasn’t just about transportation—maybe it was about feeling successful, seen, or on par with his friends.
