FRHD 3040 Study Guide - Final Guide: Weaning, Egocentrism, Ambivalence

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 3040
• Professor: Robyn Pitman

Document Summary

Challenge is to become emotionally emancipated while remaining engaged as a son or daughter. However, open communication and emotional expression can support the transition. Stage of renewed acquaintance: distancing tempers young adults" egocentrism. Helps them see their parents more realistically; start to understand parents: realistic parental perceptions also includes a greater appreciation of the parent as an individual. Improved ability to see themselves in the adult child role. I. e. no one comes in your room, not answering phone when out with friends, not share details of social life. As children, focus is on parents to understand their children: as children become adults, focus is for them to develop filial maturity. Capable of understanding their parents: ability to comprehend parents requires objectivity from the young adult. Realize that their parents had their own existence prior to becoming parents. Continue to exist as individuals outside of their parental role. Slower process: lags behind parental distancing.