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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think people talk enough about how it feels for parents. Yes, obviously it's a phase, as the adult we have to handle it gracefully. But in every other relationship we have we are taught not to put up with dismissiveness, rudeness, conflict: we'd quit a job or complain to HR if a coworker or boss made our lives miserable every day, we'd get out of a relationship with a rude unhelpful partner, we'd cut off a friend who is always nasty to us. Here? We know that we have to strike a balance of still preserving some respect but also be calm, loving, be a rock in the phase of anxiety and change. Where does that leave us mentally and emotionally? It's really unhealthy for parents because so much sadness and frustration has to remain inside.[/quote]

Exactly. I have a friend who is struggling so much right now. She feels like she is grieving the loss of a child (obviously not the same - but a grief nonetheless). Another friend is apprehensive about talking about this issue because whenever she does, everyone blames her (especially since we live in a culture where its always the fault of the parent). [/quote]

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