My teenage daughter and I used to share the same sense of humor, but now she finds my jokes cringeworthy and makes fun of my attempts to be funny in front of her friends. I know this is probably normal adolescent development, but losing our comedic connection feels like losing access to who she is, and I don't know how to stay close without trying to make her laugh.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent must navigate the loss of comedic intimacy with their child while respecting their developmental need for independence and different cultural references.
“Where Are You with Jokes and their structure?”
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.