I have always wanted to live on a farm and have a bunch of animals, I imagined it being very therapeutic. I also grew up with a very early curfew which I feel like contributed to my secretive teenager behaviors growing up. Although I experienced a lot that could have been avoided, I feel like it shapes you into the person you are today. The strength, independence, and responsibility may not have been so profound if you didn’t experience the things you did. 12 is super young to be so independent, but alteast you know now that you have that as a strong point in your personality and you can instill that in your kids! It’s important to have as an adult, especially in the world the next generation will be growing up in.