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Scenario

Why parental love complicates supporting youth resistance

My teenage son is refusing to stand for the pledge at school and getting suspended but I worry this will follow him forever.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You must balance pride in your child's principles with fear for their future, knowing that early stands for justice can carry lifelong costs.

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 Civil disobedience across traditions?”

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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