Parenting

Aspects of Adult Child Growth

The term “adult child” generally refers to someone who is no longer a minor, but who has not yet reached full adulthood. In many cases, adult children are still in the process of completing their education and/or establishing themselves professionally. As such, they may still be reliant on their parents for financial support and/or emotional guidance. While every adult child is unique, there are certain aspects of growth and development that are common to most. For example, most adult children will eventually become more independent from their parents, both emotionally and financially. They will also typically take on more responsibility...