Situation overview

My partner overrules me in front of our child

Collection entry: They overrule you in front of the child

One parent gives an answer, and the other changes it in front of the child. A family decision becomes a visible disagreement, with the child present between two different versions of what happens next.

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Same Words: Every Grown-Up

45 family situations, with suggested language and practical guidance in the book.

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