Knowing when to let go: It’s not easy being a parent; you want to hold on to your child and protect them from all the harm and terrible things that are waiting to happen to them in the real world. But when you cosset them and control their every move, you risk losing them altogether. They either become too dependent on you and unable to take decisions on their own even when they’re adults, or they rebel against your authority and cut off all ties with you. As a parent, you need to know when and how much to let go, depending on your child.