How proud we are when we realize that our growing adolescent is freeing himself more and more from our care. He develops his own interests, asserts his opinion with passion (even stubbornness), perhaps reveals romantic feelings. Yes, but… This contentment that helped him gain his independence is sometimes tinged with longing, even envy. “Parents always want their children to do better than them” notes Alain Braconnier, a psychiatrist and co-author of the book with Daniel Marcelli Parents need love too (Odile Jacob). But a feeling comparison or even jealousy may arise from the thought of what they themselves did not have or could not achieve. Are we really jealous of our own child?
Seeing your child grow into a young adult means letting go of the dependent and loving child you raised, confronting the teenager who enjoys misleading his parents and strives.that…
Source: Le Figaro
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