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When your child surpasses your creative abilities

My teenage daughter writes fanfiction that's more sophisticated than anything I've ever written and I'm proud but also weirdly threatened by her talent.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Parental pride can coexist uncomfortably with artistic jealousy and the fear of being eclipsed.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Writing and creative legacy?”

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