Is Your Adult Child Silently Pushing You Away? 8 Surprising Signs You’re No Longer Their Guide.
Instead, they talk to you like an equal—sharing thoughts, debating ideas, and even disagreeing with you in ways they never would have before.
It can be unsettling at first, but it’s also a sign of deep respect. They’re not looking up to you anymore—they’re looking at you, fully and clearly, for who you are.
Letting go of the role you once had
If you’ve noticed these signs, it doesn’t mean your child loves you any less. It just means they’re stepping fully into their own life, making choices, setting boundaries, and trusting themselves in ways they never did before.
