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Scenario

When protective parenting becomes controlling

I've been homeschooling my three kids for four years because I wanted to protect them but now my oldest is begging to go to regular high school and I'm terrified of losing control.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A parent must confront whether their desire to shield their child has become a barrier to necessary independence and growth.

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 Authoritative vs. authoritarian parenting?”

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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