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Scenario

When children's success challenges parental identity

My teenage son is more successful than I ever was and I feel proud but also threatened like I'm losing my position in the family.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Your child's achievements are triggering unexpected feelings of displacement and questioning your continuing relevance.

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 Confucian role identity?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.