Many parents and adult children are in emotional pain related to miscommunications and misspoken feelings. Here are some ways to ease the struggle, by DrJeff4Help
2. Not acknowledging changes in roles and responsibilities
There can be several reasons why parents may struggle to see their adult children as a grown-up. One is nostalgia. Parents may have a hard time letting go of the memories of their children as young, dependent individuals, and struggle to see them as independent adults. Another problem is that parents may have a natural inclination to protect and care for their children, even as they become adults, and may have difficulty adjusting to a new dynamic in which their child is more self-sufficient.Well-intended parents may offer guidance in a critical way that can cause emotional harm. This can make the child feel unimportant or like they can never meet their parent's standards.
There are also times when one parent maligns or even alienates the children's perception of the other parent, which can lead to toxic, biased communications and interactions with vulnerable adult children. Acknowledging and understanding underlying struggles is key to trying to manage relationships between parents and adult children who are struggling in this way.Dealing with a situation in which your adult child treats you poorly can be incredibly challenging and emotionally distressing.
, or spend time with loved ones who treat you with kindness and respect. Taking care of yourself physically, emotionally, and mentally is essential when navigating challenging relationships., adult children need their parents to be calm, firm, and noncontrolling. Being calm, firm, and noncontrolling helps bypass both the parent's and adult child's emotional reactivity. An example of a calm, firm, noncontrolling parental soundbite is,"I value your opinion yet disagree.
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