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Scenario

When families discover that demanding presence creates the opposite effect

My family thinks Sunday dinners should be phone-free presence time, but my teenager says forcing her to be present just makes her resentful and more disconnected, and honestly I think she might be right. We all want connection but we're not sure how to create space for it without demanding it.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A family is learning that true presence cannot be mandated and may require a completely different approach to togetherness.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Time and parenting — what it means to be there?”

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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