Accountability, empathy, and a growth mindset are crucial for rebuilding connections with emotionally distant adult children. Acknowledging past mistakes contributes significantly to healing relationships, as it avoids denial. Parents should avoid phrases like, "I tried my best," and instead reflect on how their actions may have affected their child, even unintentionally. Parenting in this context requires understanding that silence from adult children does not indicate the ineffectiveness of these approaches, but rather persistence can create conditions for improved communication and connection.
Taking responsibility is not the same as taking blame. Acknowledging past missteps leads to healing and is vital for reconnecting with adult children.
The pain of silence can feel very isolating for parents of emotionally closed-off adult children. Creating conditions that invite openness is essential.
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