Cut off by your adult child? Psychology researcher reveals what parents should do next
Family estrangement has become increasingly common in the U.S. — but experts stress that reconciliation may still be possible after relatives have cut ties.A 2025 YouGov poll found that 38% of U.S.
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Family estrangement has become increasingly common in the U.S. — but experts stress that reconciliation may still be possible after relatives have cut ties.A 2025 YouGov poll found that 38% of U.S. adults were estranged from at least one close family member, including 16% who were estranged from a parent and 10% from a child. Among parents estranged from their children, 70% said they would consider reconciling.Research also suggests that many parent-child estrangements eventually experience a period of renewed contact.
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