Adult children with parents who cling
I am mostly interested in 7th, 8th and 9th house matters. All kinds of relationships. Sex, death, psychology. Philosophy, faith and religion, fate, extension, court and education.
I’m too old or death to die with caregivers.
I also like business and health and kids related topics. I also work with people who care for people who are very old or dying but lately, I’ve been developing a new specialty. In most cases the customers are Millennials; Dealing with aged parents (who are reasonably healthy).
Suffice it to tell you, it’s sticky. Most clients want to help their parents but many of them stick It’s hard enough on the adult child because, hey! It is parents who teach their children boundaries. If they don’t have any of their own, then what?
Our culture is such that people around the age of 40 are taking care of themselves, their children and their parents. Somewhere some lines have to be drawn, just to survive.
I don’t think this topic has been adequately addressed. Simply understanding, that you are ready to be your parent’s parent, is enough to see most people stammer. You know why? Because no one warns you about it. There is no teaching on that.
I have a few reasons to post about it. First of all, if you need help in this kind of situation, I can help you. I am strict but fair and the judgment is very good in this area.
Second, if you’re on the basics of it, I’m sorry if you don’t like reading this, but if you’re a kid that needs a break or some space, it’s up to you to let go of your grip on them. Give. These changes are hard enough for the people but if you face them there are great rewards for everyone involved.
Lastly, if you are younger, the zoomer age, be advised, in future, you may also face this. Half the problem is you don’t see it coming because no one tells you. Then it happens and it hits you like a truck.
Are you involved in something like this?
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