Why Parents Should Stop Nagging Kids to Call Home More
When a client tells me that their parent has once again requested that they call more, I hear that parent's plea for closeness. I hear the parent’s hope that they will have a close bond with their adult child that includes sharing good news, tough problems, and life stories. I hear pain. I hear “I miss you.” I hear “I had expectations about what this relationship would look like and it’s not working out that way and that hurts.” But what comes out is, “You need to call home more often.”
