The No. 1 thing kids need from parents 'now more than ever,' say psychologists: They'll be 'stronger and more independent'

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If you're raising a teenager today, it can feel like every parenting decision carries enormous stakes. Parents are bombarded with alarming headlines about adolescent mental health: rising anxiety , loneliness and depression . Social media, smartphones and academic pressure are often cited as the causes. Every week seems to bring a new explanation for why teens are struggling. The message many parents absorb is simple: Don't make things worse. After hearing that often enough, many parents start