"Dear Abby: Daughter's Correcting of Mispronunciations Causes Hurt"
TL;DR
A mother is hurt and self-conscious when her daughter constantly corrects her pronunciation of words, causing her self-esteem to suffer. Despite expressing her feelings, the daughter dismisses her as "too sensitive." The advice columnist suggests confronting the daughter about her rude behavior and setting boundaries.
Topics:healthrelationships#communication-issues#parent-child-dynamics#pronunciation#relationships#self-esteem#sensitivity
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