What is the narrators relationship with Dee In Everyday Use?

In "Everyday Use," the narrator, Mama, has a complex and strained relationship with her daughter Dee. Mama feels a deep sense of love and pride for her other daughter, Maggie, who embodies the family's traditions, while Dee represents a more modern, superficial understanding of their heritage. Mama often struggles to connect with Dee, particularly as Dee's assertive and sometimes dismissive attitude toward her family's way of life creates a rift between them. Ultimately, Mama's decision to stand up for Maggie and their family's true heritage highlights the tension and differing values in her relationship with Dee.