[header] How to cope when your adult kids alienate you [title] Reflect on the estrangement honestly. [step] It can be easy to look back on your history with your child with rose colored glasses, absolving yourself of guilt, or saying that you're a better parent than most. However, this will not fix the issue nor help you to cope.
[header] How to cope when your adult kids alienate you [title] Reflect on the estrangement honestly. [step] It can be easy to look back on your history with your child with rose colored glasses, absolving yourself of guilt, or saying that you're a better parent than most. However, this will not fix the issue nor help you to cope.
Think honestly about your relationship, about the times you have hurt your child, and the times that they have hurt you. [substeps] Write down your thoughts in a journal. Unless your teen acts out, your child still may have to address the relationship. Reflect on the situation in a positive light and think about why your child is acting this way. Sharing with your child other painful personal experiences may be difficult. Validate your intent to help prevent your child from isolating you from your family and friends. Certain factors contribute to this, and being more honest with yourself will help you improve in the long run. [substeps] Write down what occurred to you as a result of your foster child alienating you.