CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT Is This Why Young People Are Cutting Off Their Parents?
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May 27, 2025 Young adults are increasingly distancing themselves from their parents, driven by the desire for differentiation. This discussion reveals how establishing boundaries is a vital part of healthy family dynamics. It explores the complicated relationship between role and relationship quality, highlighting the emotional complexities of estrangement. Personal stories underscore the significant impact these narratives have on understanding familial bonds. Ultimately, the need for mutual understanding is crucial as children navigate their independence.
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Understanding Differentiation in Families
- Differentiation means seeing where one person ends and another begins within a family system.
- Healthy differentiation opposes enmeshment and allows individuals to be their own people with respected boundaries.
Children's Responses to Control
- Some children respond to being controlled by conforming, partially testing boundaries, or rebelling strongly.
- Strong enforcers of conformity often scapegoat the rebellious child as the "problem."
Role of Luck and Trauma in Families
- Some families appear healthy largely due to good luck avoiding trauma.
- Chaotic events like illness or job loss can disrupt family stability severely.