My teenage daughter speaks perfect English but puts on this exaggerated accent when her friends are around and I don't know if she's mocking us or protecting herself.
More people experience this than they realize.
Adolescent identity exploration can include cultural performances that confuse parents trying to distinguish between pride and parody.
“Where Are You with The hyphenated identity and belonging?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.