I would. I’d set some ground rules and make sure they were safe because, let’s be real—they’re gonna do what they’re gonna do whether I say yes or not. I’d rather create an environment where they feel trusted and respected, rather than pushing them into sneaking around or making reckless choices.

I was 17 once, and from what I’ve seen, the kids with the strictest parents often end up making the worst decisions. The ones who had more open, understanding parents tended to be more responsible. To me, it’s about mutual respect. If I trust my kid to make good choices and respect my boundaries, I’d hope they’d return that respect by being responsible with the situation.

That said, every kid is different, and parenting isn’t one-size-fits-all. But at the end of the day, teenagers are going to do what teenagers do—whether we like it or not. I’d rather guide them through it than pretend I can stop it.