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A love letter to the most under-appreciated parents on the planet. Let’s talk about Mother’s Day when you have a tween. It’s 9am. You’re still in your pajamas, quietly hoping today will feel special. You’ve set the bar low — coffee, maybe brunch, a few hours together. Nothing elaborate. Just... chosen. Then your 12-year-old appears in the kitchen, phone already in hand, and announces — not asks, announces — that Zoe’s mom is out of town this weekend and could Zoe come over? O

You can (and should) keep up with the legal battles over social media, our kids, and the companies that prey on them. In the meantime, your kid will finish both middle and high school. Here's how you can keep your kid safe while letting them lean into the very natural development some of these apps facilitate.