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Scenario

How parental helplessness can masquerade as acceptance

My 17-year-old hasn't been to school in six months and spends all day in his room smoking weed and I bring him meals because I don't know what else to do.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Sometimes what appears to be respect for autonomy is actually paralysis in the face of problems too big to solve.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Permissive parenting and its outcomes?”

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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