Periagoge
Scenario

When your child's misconduct stems from family shame

My daughter stole money from her teacher's desk and the school wants to suspend her but I know she did it because we can't afford lunch and she was embarrassed to ask for help.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The tension between accountability and addressing root causes of harm reveals how punishment often misses the deeper wounds that drive behavior.

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

“Where Are You with Punitive vs. restorative approaches to harm?”

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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