Causes of Distance Between Parents and Children

Why Parents and Children Grow Apart

The most common reason young people give is emotional or physical abuse during childhood, such as disrespect, harm, feeling unsupported, and conflicting values.

Parents are more likely to blame the estrangement on their divorce, their child's spouse, or what they see as their child's "entitlement" (a natural part of growing up).

As a result: finding your footing before reaching a place your parents can't touch. A child needs to leave their parents behind in order to find themselves.

Both China and the US are experiencing rising estrangement among family members. Read the full article