Two speakers argue that adult children should stop relying on parents as caregivers and aim for independence instead. While exceptions exist for people with disabilities, the conversation pushes back against adults in their 30s still living at home and suggests redefining what you actually need from your parents versus what you just expect.
So what should adult children stop trying to do with their parents?
Stop needing them as parents. Really? When does parenting end?
Good question. I don't know.
18?
Is it supposed to end though?
Aren't you gonna be an adult?
That's the goal.
Adults don't need a parent.
Some people live with their parents till they're 30.
Adults may wish or want to have mothers and fathers. I'm not saying break up your whole family because you turned 18. I'm talking about parenting. Parenting is parent to child, not parent to adult. Of course there are there are exceptions. Of course, there are people with disabilities. I understand there's all kinds of variations. But generally, if I tell people, I go, what do you need your parent to do? Well, I need them to treat me. And I'm going, why do you need them to treat you better? Well, I'll never be happy if I... There you are.
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