A family built tiny houses for each of their teenage children to live in. Experts say too much independence for teens may not be the best idea.

Lennox Brinks

• The Brinks family lives in a tiny-house village where its two teens had their own tiny houses. 
• Experts say teens need supervision because they aren't great at making decisions yet.
• But another expert said the Brinks family prioritized communal time, which was key.

In an effort to live a more sustainable lifestyle, Keli and Ryan Brinks built a village of tiny houses on their land in Kentucky. Growing up, their...