She'll always need you, Dan; it's how she needs you that will change. And, that means you're a good dad, giving her knowledge and tools to be confident in her ability to handle situations when you aren't there.
Enjoy all the time with her, youth is fleeting. The dynamic of the family changed for me when my son got his driver's license and his own car. Their independence is a big part of growing up.
She'll always need you, Dan; it's how she needs you that will change. And, that means you're a good dad, giving her knowledge and tools to be confident in her ability to handle situations when you aren't there.
Enjoy all the time with her, youth is fleeting. The dynamic of the family changed for me when my son got his driver's license and his own car. Their independence is a big part of growing up.