There are situations in which parental involvement might be instrumental, whereas others might necessitate minimal parental input. Parents should always take solace in the fact that the therapist will ALWAYS involve parents when situations necessitate it. Parents always have the right to know what goes on in the counseling session. However, if they exert such a right when it is not recommended, it can often hamper the young client's level of trust when he or she might benefit from the privacy of counseling. This affects how much the your son/daughter will allow him/herself to relax and be open in the session.