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Scenario

When parents disagree about how much space to give a struggling teen

My teenage daughter and I used to be close but now every conversation feels like I'm failing some test I don't understand, and my partner thinks I should give her more space but I'm terrified that space means losing her entirely.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Different parenting instincts about closeness and independence are creating a rift when unity is most needed.

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

“Where Are You with Family as belonging — and its limits?”

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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