Is Your Adult Child Silently Pushing You Away? 8 Surprising Signs You’re No Longer Their Guide.
When I finally asked him about it, he shrugged it off. “Yeah, it’s been rough, but I’m handling it.” No asking for advice, no venting like he used to when he was younger. Just a quiet reassurance that he had it under control.
That’s when I realized—he wasn’t leaning on me in the same way anymore. He had his own ways of coping, his own people to turn to.
While part of me wished he’d still confide in me first, I knew this was just another sign that he was standing on his own two feet.
3) Their opinions no longer mirror yours
When kids grow up, they naturally absorb a lot from their parents—their beliefs, values, and even small habits. But at some point, they start questioning things for themselves, shaping their own perspectives based on their own experiences.
