My sixteen-year-old got into her dream college but we can't afford it and she's furious that we didn't save enough and I feel like I've failed her future.
More people experience this than they realize.
Economic realities clash with parental aspirations and children's expectations, creating guilt over circumstances beyond immediate control.
“Where Are You with Authoritative vs. authoritarian parenting?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.