Rejection is something we get a lot of practice in.

From the other kids on the playground to soccer team triodes,

to the college we so desperately wanted to go to.

But rejection as a parent from your own child?

That's something we're often not ready for.

I think at least I can imagine as they grow up,

you're not always that one.

They're going to want their older sibling,

or they're going to want a teacher,

or they're going to want their boyfriend

to be that source of comfort.

But I think when they're very young and it's going to be a parent,

it does just feel embarrassing when it's not you.

Rejection from your kid cuts deep.

Maybe they insist that only your partner is the one

who knows how to tuck them in at night,

or that you always cut their vegetables the wrong way.

So how do you cope when your kid is upset

because they absolutely do not want you?

I'm Dr. Becky, and this is good inside.

We'll be right back.

If you're like most parents, I know you're busy.

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