"Based on my years of coaching parents of entitled adult children, I see the emotional toll parents pay when anticipating the next crisis that pops up on their text messages or literally on their doorstep. Perhaps it is a pressured plea for financial support laden with irrational reasoning ("You never did crap for me, so now I need you to step up for me, finally"). Or, possibly, the torment stems from their adult child's refusal to take responsibility for their actions."
"From years of working with them, there is no doubt that the saying, "Hurt people, hurt people," applies to rude, reactive, and entitled adult children. Your adult child is likely in emotional pain and discharging their frustration and anger onto you. That said, it is high time to take off your "Please kick me again" sign and learn how to set clear boundaries, strive for mutual respect, and encourage accountability."
Rudeness and entitlement in adult children often emerge from lack of parental limits and repeated giving in to demands. Anticipation of crises generates emotional toll for parents, including pressured pleas for financial support and refusal to accept responsibility. Entitled adult children frequently discharge emotional pain and anger onto parents, perpetuating reactive behavior. Clear boundaries, modeled respectful behavior, and enforced consequences reduce one-sided disrespect. Refusing to yield when pushed back and requiring accountability encourage emotional maturity. Setting and maintaining firm limits helps parents reclaim control of the relationship and reduces ongoing stress and enable healthier boundaries.
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