My 9-year-old asked me if I am lonely and I lied and said no but later I realized she was really asking if she is enough for me and now I do not know what the right answer is.
More people experience this than they realize.
The parent must navigate the impossible balance between authentic emotion and age-appropriate protection of their child's sense of adequacy.
“Where Are You with Single Parenting?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.