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Scenario

When one child succeeds and the other struggles

My 17-year-old got into Harvard but my 14-year-old is barely passing eighth grade and I can feel myself loving them differently and I hate myself for it.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A parent discovers that unconditional love feels conditional when faced with children whose achievements reflect differently on their parenting.

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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