“Outstayed Your Welcome”: People Give 28 Y.O. A Reality Check When She Can’t Leave Parents Alone

Relationships between adult kids and parents can be complicated. Yet the majority (59%) of young adults in the U.S. say their relationships with their parents are excellent or very good. Similarly, 77% of parents say the same about their relationships with their adult kids.

But not all parents want to maintain a close relationship with their children once they leave the nest. This 28-year-old woman was hurt by her parents’ lack of enthusiasm and communication when she moved out. Her situation reflected a broader problem in our society: what is a normal amount of worry and attention from parents once you start your own life?

A woman moved out of her parents’ place at 28 and was baffled by their lack of interest in her