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Originally Posted by Perna
Being in one's early twenties and out in the world by one's self for the first time is very very scary! Wanting support, comfort, "mothering" is even more natural then, I'd think, than in one's teens where one is trying to grow away from the actual mothering one has had?
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Yes, indeed. I mentor young professionals of this age and I have felt this is true not only at a professional level, but a personal level. I have become much more comfortable at "mothering" them when they have needed it, even for so-called non-professional things, because beginning a career, especially a very stressful career that involves helping other people, is a lot like taking your first steps. I have also amped up the opportunities to give them positive support, because sometimes even something as simple as "good work today" nurtures them in ways that I don't anticipate.
Anne