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Scenario

Why parents sometimes appreciate toughening through rough play

I feel guilty for enjoying watching my kids hurt each other a little bit when they roughhouse because it seems to make them tougher.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The recognition that resilience grows through controlled adversity conflicts with protective instincts in ways that generate moral confusion.

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

“Where Are You with Physical play — rough-and-tumble?”

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.

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