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Scenario

When family wilderness adventures become performances

My teenage kids and I used to have these amazing moments of connection on backpacking trips but now they're polite and helpful but never really let their guard down with me in the wilderness. I can feel them performing being good adventure companions instead of just being themselves.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The natural development of independence and self-consciousness has created distance even in settings that used to foster closeness.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Wilderness and adventure?”

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.