My mother criticizes everything I do as a parent and says I am too soft on my kids but when I stand up to her she threatens to cut off the free childcare that keeps my family financially stable.
More people experience this than they realize.
Economic necessity can force you to submit your children to the same harmful dynamics that shaped you.
“Where Are You with Cultural expectations vs. personal values in parenting?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.