A place on the tree
Telling parents bad news and receiving support
A setback or mistake brings fear that parents will be angry or disappointed, but telling them leads to care and encouragement instead of blame. Their support makes it easier to face what happened and move forward.
1 person has stood here
Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes your Ember, and it stays yours.
Nearby on the tree
- Being yelled at by parents without emotional support3
- Growing apart from parents after becoming independent1
- Learning to support your child instead of controlling them1
- Struggling to separate failure from self-worth3
- Trying to understand why a child is struggling at school1
- Seeing your child become independent for the first time1
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.