Differentiation: “Normal” Estrangement From Parents?
Do you have an adult child under 30 who’s pulling away from you?
It could be part of a normal process of development called differentiation.
We all know that children eventually (or rapidly!) grow into adults, but not without going through some developmental stages.
It’s easy to see these stages in kids’ behavior when they’re young. For example, something they used to love is now boring, or vice versa.
But technically, all of us remain adolescents until we’re 25. Read More