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Scenario

How parental self-deprecating humor might affect children's confidence

I make jokes about my parenting failures but my kid's teacher mentioned concerns about his self-esteem and I'm wondering if there's a connection.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're discovering that your self-directed criticism may be creating an environment where your child questions their own worth.

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 Self-deprecating humor?”

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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