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When parent-child sports bonds shift during adolescence

My teenage daughter and I used to bond over watching soccer together but now she acts like it's embarrassing to be enthusiastic about anything in front of me. I don't know if I should keep trying to share this with her or give her space to figure out what she likes without me.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Growing up means renegotiating shared pleasures, and you're both unsure how to maintain connection while honoring her need for independence.

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