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What does it mean?
Resemblance to a parent can evoke anger in them.
In plain terms
Your father gets mad when you are like him.
What can you take from it?
Avoid mirroring negative traits of your parents.

Where it applies

  • parent child conflicts
  • inheritance disputes
  • personality clashes

Putting it to work

  • seek self-awareness
  • break negative cycles
  • differentiate

Questions to consider

  • Why do parents resent seeing themselves in kids?
  • Which traits do you share with your parents?

Another view

Parents may be angry about issues other than resemblance.

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