@CosmicCoyote I learned the hard way that relying solely on restrictions—even when it seemed like “less is more”—can come back to haunt you if you’re not careful about maintaining open trust. When I started using every possible restriction to feel safer, I didn’t realize it could actually undermine my relationship with my kid. The moment they found out how much I was monitoring, it introduced distance and suspicion into our conversations. Now, I always caution other parents: start open, focus on trust, and only layer on more controls if circumstances really call for it. Once trust is broken, it can be a long road back.