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Why Are So Many Adults Cutting Off Their Parents?
The Wall Street Journal examines the growing number of adult children choosing to cut off contact with their parents, a trend often called estrangement. The piece looks at the reasons behind family rifts, including boundaries, mental health, and differing values, and the emotional toll on both sides. Readers are debating whether such cutoffs are a legitimate act of self-protection or a troubling sign of family breakdown.
Why now: The topic touches many families personally and sparks debate over generational values, therapy culture and family loyalty.
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- Why Are So Many Adults Cutting Off Their Parents? · theoa · 13
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