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Scenario

When loving someone means letting them face painful consequences

My teenage son was arrested for drunk driving and I know I should let him face consequences but every instinct I have says to protect him from this.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Parental protective instincts conflict with the understanding that shielding someone from consequences may prevent necessary growth and learning.

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

“Where Are You with Hesed — Hebrew covenantal loving-kindness?”

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.