That frustration and resentment that builds when your teen stops doing what they need to achieve their dreams and goals... 😖 😤 😡 After everything you’re doing to support them to get what THEY said they wanted?!!!?? Whose dream is it anyway? When you become more emotionally invested in how your teen’s dream feels for YOU and your attachment to the projected future, you’ve made it yours. You’re more likely to react with criticism and judgement than compassion if they struggle, using consequences and punishment for their lack of effort. They’re afraid because they feel like they’re failing you, so they avoid work with increased anxiety and fear of more failure and disconnection. 1) Staying on your teen’s team means riding shotgun, not driving. Grieve what you need and get back on their team. 2) Normalize struggle and failure to lower shame and guilt and build resilience. 3) Talk about the twists and turns your own life has taken even when you thought you knew how something was going to turn out 4) Support with encouragement and compassion rather than thinking they’re missing out on opportunities with a lack of performance as if you know the outcome. Get my proven framework for being your teen’s ally in THEIR success in my free masterclass today! Tap the 🔗 in my profile to get started. #mommingishard #mommingsohard #parentingadvice #parentingishard #parentingteens #raisingteens #empoweringparents #parentsofteens #parentingteenagers