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Scenario

When Blended Family Kids Play Parents Against Each Other

Both sets of kids gang up against the other parent when they're upset and I feel like I'm raising tiny politicians who've learned to manipulate loyalty.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Children in complex family systems quickly learn to exploit adult guilt and competing loyalties to avoid accountability.

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

“Where Are You with Blended Families & Stepparenting?”

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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