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Scenario

When your teenager shows compassion but hides it from you

I found out my 17-year-old has been giving money to his girlfriend's family because they are struggling and I am proud but also angry that he did not tell me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A parent discovers their child's moral growth and generosity while simultaneously confronting their own exclusion from their child's ethical decision-making.

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 Adolescence and the parent-teen relationship?”

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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