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Scenario

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.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

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

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Sport and physical competition?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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