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Teenager mad that I won’t just give her my credit card so she can grocery shop on her own

Every Thursday, my partner does the grocery shopping, and we have an app where everyone, including our teens, can add items to the list.Recently, one of my 17-year-old twins asked if she could take my credit card to walk to the store and do her own shopping. I told her no—that she should add what she needs to the family list like everyone else. She was not thrilled and replied, “So I’m banned from grocery shopping?”It made me pause. On one hand, I love that she wants independence. On the other hand, giving her full access to my card feels like a bit much.I’m curious—do you allow your teenager to grocery shop alone with your credit card? How do you balance trust and boundaries as they push for more freedom? I'd love to hear how you’ve navigated this stage in your family! #ParentingTeens #IndependenceAndBoundaries #FamilyLife #RaisingResponsibleTeens #ModernParenting #Parenting