When mini-me is unlike me: Raising a child who is my complete opposite

Experts say the first step in bridging the gap is to put aside our own beliefs and communicate with our children at their level.

Navigating the uncharted waters of parenting is already challenging, more so when your child is so different from you, says the writer. PHOTO: PEXELS
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A friend, an introvert, was complaining about her hyperactive seven-year-old daughter sapping all her energy. 

The little one bounces out of bed and is raring to go out for a weekend of outdoor fun, while my friend just wants to hibernate in bed and recharge after a week of tedious work. 

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