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Scenario

When financial necessity undermines your parenting independence

We moved back in with my parents to save money for a house down payment but my kids are getting too comfortable with my mom doing everything for them and I am losing my authority as their parent.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Economic survival strategies that involve extended family create power dynamics that complicate parental authority and child development.

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 Money and parenting — financial pressure and class?”

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.

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