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When protecting becomes projecting your own fears

I've been so focused on making sure my kids don't make the same mistakes I did that I just realized I never ask them what they actually want or dream about.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A parent's determination to prevent their own painful experiences has overshadowed curiosity about their children's unique paths and desires.

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