Are You Tired of the constant rejection from your daughter?

It is very understandable that you are tired of the constant rejection from your daughter despite your repeated attempts to have a relationship with her. You mentioned that the mother-daughter relationship changed 12 years ago. Your daughter would have been 18 then. I wonder what happened then.

How can I get my daughter to stop contacting me?

Make it clear to your daughter that you would like to have a more adult type of relationship with her that is based on more than her contacting you only when she needs something. You want her to need you, not just what you can offer her materially (I presume).

How can I Help my Daughter with her anger issues?

Consider seeing a therapist with your daughter if you both feel that this would help. Go forth slowly, carefully and with a well-intentioned heart. Remember that in this case patience is a virtue.

What happens when a parent rejects an adult child?

An adult child’s rejection may cause parents to look back critically at their parenting skills, even magnifying some incidents or interactions during the child’s growing up years as proof they did a poor job. *Anger: I raised my child better than this.

Why are parents taking care of their children these days?

Over the past few generations, our culture has increasingly encouraged parents to do things for their children that their kids should be doing for themselves. In other words, society has moved from caring for our children to caretaking. As a result, many parents find themselves solving problems for their children long into adulthood.

Should parents give advice to their adult children?

He recognizes that sometimes one is called upon to give advice to adult children; indeed, they ask for it. A problem, of course, is that parents are naturally invested in their children, and it is difficult for them to step outside of their own needs to objectively evaluate the choices their child must make.