The way we raise our children leaves imprints that last long after they become adults. Sometimes those imprints are positive; other times, they carry hurt that’s harder to see. If your adult children quietly distance themselves or act differently around you, it may be a sign of deeper feelings about their upbringing.
Signs Your Adult Children Secretly Resent How You Raised Them
1. They never ask for your advice or help.
Trust leads us to seek guidance from those we believe care for us. If your child consistently makes life decisions without you—and resists even polite offers of help—it may signal a lack of trust in your judgment rooted in past experiences.
2. They raise their own children in the opposite way they were raised.
Parenting styles often reflect childhood experiences. If their approach differs completely from yours, it may be an intentional correction—providing for their children what they once longed for …
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