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Scenario

Why dad jokes backfire with teenagers

My teenage daughter rolls her eyes at everything I say and I keep making dad jokes to try to connect but it's making things worse.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Humor becomes a wall instead of a bridge when wielded as a tool for forced intimacy.

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

“Where Are You with Wit and wordplay?”

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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