These unspoken assumptions can cause conflict between parents and their adult children—sometimes to the point of estrangement. Here's what to avoid to maintain a healthy relationship.
path. The generation she focuses on is the one called “Millennials,” commonly defined as those born between 1981 and 1996. It’s worth noting that Fingerman’s inquiry is focused on parental well-being and whether parents benefit from continued involvement in their adult children’s lives. It will not surprise you that her findings come down to “it depends.
While political disagreement is often cited in research, I will not address that since it sounds a lot like “the generation gap” that papered over more important ruptures between Boomers and their parents. These observations are drawn from interviews with readers for my books, including my forthcoming one on verbal abuse.Alas, some parents believe that, by virtue of their involvement in their adult child’s life, they are guaranteed some kind of payback. That was the source of tension in Melanie’s life:that my mother was willing to babysit my son two days a week because it basically cut my childcare expenses by 40 percent.
If you know for sure that your parent is a believer in the old axiom, “There’s no free lunch,” it’d be wise to look for the strings attached to the offer. If you are a parent offering your services and you believe that there should be a quid pro quid, make that clear. Otherwise, whatever it is that you’re giving—whether it’s your time, money, support, or advice—should be delivered without encumbrances.
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