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When adult children keep you trapped in the parent role

My kids are in their twenties and they still call me for everything and I want to help but I also want them to let me be something other than their problem solver.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Children who continue to depend heavily on parents can prevent the natural evolution of the relationship and the parent's identity.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parenting and identity — who are you beyond parent??”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.