How do I deal with estrangement from my son?
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How do I deal with estrangement from my son?
Five Tips When Estranged and Cut Off From Your Child
- Get Support. Being cut off by your child, with no ability to understand, communicate and resolve things, is difficult enough.
- Don’t Cut off in Response.
- Don’t Feed the Anger.
- Listen to Your Child Without Defending Yourself.
- Focus on Yourself, Not Your Child.
What to say to a son that hates you?
Apologize
- Own your feelings and take responsibility for them.
- Connect the feeling to the action (explain in your apology why you felt the way you did)
- Apologize for the action.
- Recognize your child’s feelings.
- Share how you plan to avoid this situation in the future.
- Ask for forgiveness.
- Focus on amends and solutions.
What to do when your adult child will not speak to you?
When Your Adult Child Will Not Speak To You 1. Love and stay connected with other members in your family. Show your grands and other children that you will never… 2. Talk to a therapist or join one of the many support groups that are available. 3. Remain true to yourself and don’t let anger rule.
How to deal with a 20-year-old son or daughter moving away?
Parents would do well to remember that new adults often find it necessary to create distance from family. Don’t assume you’ll never see your child again just because your 20-something son or daughter wants nothing to do with you this year. It’s easier said than done, but do your best not to take it personally.
How do I talk to my son about his issues?
Forget the business of ‘I’ centered and put the focus on ‘you’ centered. The son that you’re talking to and who has issues that he wants to discuss and forget the ‘I’, or at least put the I in the background so that at least he understands that he’s getting the benefit of your wisdom.
Why don’t I talk to my family anymore?
Like most, I’ve gone through periods of time not speaking to a family member. Sometimes it’s because there is a disagreement and space is needed. Sometimes it’s simply because life has gotten in the way and time is hard to find. Other times, a relationship has had its season and it’s time to move on, with no hard feelings.