Three teenagers are 13, going on very generous
I recall a woman telling me once at a party, years ago, that her 12-year old was rebelling, starting to date boys too early, and starting to be snappy and surly.
I listened with trepidation, holding my new baby in my arms and wondering how I could avoid this fate.
I remember the woman sighed deeply and saying (something to the effect), "I don't know what good it will do me to correct anything at this point.
"All of those parenting experts say that once your kid hits 13, you've done pretty much all you can do anyway.