Dealing With Adult Child Estrangement, a 'Modern-Day Epidemic'
A recent study of parents estranged from adult children found that about a quarter of respondents were estranged from their fathers.
Stay updated with breaking news from Rin Reczek. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A recent study of parents estranged from adult children found that about a quarter of respondents were estranged from their fathers.
A study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family sheds new light on the sociodemographic factors that make someone more likely to be estranged from a parent. Compared to heterosexual respondents, gay, lesbian, and bisexual respondents were more likely to be estranged from fathers. White respondents were more likely than participants of other races to be estranged from their mothers but less likely to be estranged from their fathers. ...
TUESDAY, Dec. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Many young U.S. adults are estranged from their parents, at least temporarily -- with the father/child bond being especially fragile.
Adult children are over four times more likely to be estranged from their fathers than their mothers, a new long-term national study found.