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When rejection from your teenager makes you withdraw

My teenage daughter rolls her eyes every time I try to talk to her and I've started avoiding those conversations entirely.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The natural developmental need for independence can trigger parental withdrawal precisely when steady presence is most needed.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Time in relationships — the gift of presence?”

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