ADULT CHILDREN 20+ YEARS

10 questions

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1. In your current relationship with parents, there is mostly...

Mutual respect and partnershipLove, but sometimes they still try to “educate”Politeness and formalityTension due to misunderstanding

2. When you have life difficulties, you...

Can count on parents’ understanding and supportValue their support but mostly cope aloneRarely share problems with parentsParents often worry more than help

3. Regarding raising your own children (or future plans)...

Consider parents’ experience and consult with themCombine their experience with my modern viewsTry to raise very differentlyPrefer not to discuss this topic

4. When parents have health problems or other difficulties...

Actively support and helpHelp but try to keep boundariesFeel guilty I can’t help moreIt’s their problem, I have my life

5. In communication with parents you feel...

Mutual understanding and closenessWarmth but sometimes misunderstanding due to generationsThe need to “play” the perfect child roleTired of constant expectations

6. When disagreements arise, you...

Can openly discuss different viewsTry to avoid “sharp” topicsOutwardly agree to avoid upsetting themIt often leads to conflicts

7. Your parents in your adult life...

Respect your decisions and support your choiceSometimes still try to influence decisionsCriticize much of what you doShow little interest in your life

8. When you recall childhood, you mostly feel...

Warm memories and gratitude to parentsMixed feelings – both good and difficult momentsUnderstand parents did their bestResentment and misunderstanding of that time

9. In planning family holidays and traditions, you...

Actively support and continue traditionsCombine old and new traditionsCreate your own traditionsTry to avoid “obligations”

10. Thinking about the future of your relationship with parents...

Want to keep and deepen closenessHope for more mutual understandingWorry about their aging and my readiness to helpTry not to think about it