"How Allowing My Son to Resolve Conflict Independently Transformed Our Relationship"

A mother shares her experience of allowing her son to navigate a friendship conflict on his own, seeking guidance from a child psychologist on autonomy supportive parenting. By giving her son space to process his emotions and validating his feelings, the mother helps him develop valuable coping skills and understand the importance of being a good friend. Ultimately, her son's persistence pays off as he successfully resolves the conflict and feels like a winner.