Relationships are a two-way street, even between parents and their adult children. Sometimes, parents and their adult children have preconceived notions about each other, making it difficult for them ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Raising kids is a tough job. And when it comes to ...

As people grow up and figure out who they are on their own terms, they sometimes distance themselves from their parents. While mistreatment often leads to parental estrangement, the reasons behind an ...

A dysfunctional home is one that revolves around instability - typically because of chemical dependency, mental illness, or a parent's abusing tendencies. The survival techniques for these households ...

Young children see their parents as their greatest role models. They seek the approval of their parents and want to be like their parents in as many ways as possible. They notice when their parents ...