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Scenario

When your child's generosity exposes your own selfishness

My teenage daughter volunteers more hours than I do and it makes me realize how little I actually sacrifice compared to what I could give.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A child's moral example creates uncomfortable self-awareness about the gap between values and actual practice.

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 Islamic sadaqah jariyah — the ongoing gift?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.