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Scenario

When your child is physically present but emotionally absent

My teenager lives in her room with her phone and comes out for meals like a ghost and I miss her even though she is right here in this house.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Digital connection creates a new form of loneliness that exists within physical proximity.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Technology and children — the debate?”

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.