I raised my daughter in Berlin, Madrid, and Dublin. Each country taught me how to parent an independent teen.

The author raised her daughter all over Europe. Courtesy of Siobhan Colgan I raised my daughter around Europe, including Berlin, Madrid, and Ireland. In Berlin, I learned independence can start at an early age. In Madrid, my daughter learned the importance of being by herself. My teenage daughter and I recently moved to Ireland after living in Germany and Spain for 12 years. I grew up in Ireland, but I wanted my daughter to experience other cultures. So, when I was offered a job in Berlin, ...