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How to distinguish support from projection in parenting

My daughter wants to quit violin after eight years and I cannot tell if I am protecting her from giving up too easily or forcing my dreams onto her.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The line between encouraging perseverance and imposing unfulfilled aspirations requires constant examination of whose interests are being served.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The examined identity — building intentionally?”

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