"Navigating relationships with adult children involves teaching them responsibilities like taxes and medical appointments, while also re-establishing boundaries in shifting familial dynamics."
"As my son learns to handle adult responsibilities, I've stepped back from managing his tasks, which has fostered a more equal relationship."
A mother of four is adjusting to changing relationships with her adult children, particularly her 18-year-old daughter living at home and her 20-year-old son who has moved out. As they both encounter adult responsibilities, she finds herself stepping back and allowing them to take charge of their tasks. This includes managing medical bills, taxes, and other responsibilities typically handled by parents. The process requires redefining boundaries as their relationships evolve, which prepares her for the eventual adulthood of her younger children.
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