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Scenario

When Parents Over-Invest in Their Gifted Child's Success

I was homeschooled for giftedness and my mom made my education her full-time job and now I feel guilty for having my own life because her identity was so wrapped up in my potential.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Parental identity fusion with child's giftedness creates guilt and enmeshment.

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

“Where Are You with Gifted education and its discontents?”

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.