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When parent-child athletic partnerships face skill level differences

My teenage daughter and I started rock climbing together as a way to rebuild our relationship after some difficult years, but she's advancing much faster than me and I can see her getting frustrated with my pace, and I'm worried we're going to lose this thing that's been bringing us closer.

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What we've seen

Physical limitations can threaten emotional connections when competence becomes tied to worthiness of partnership.

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