Man on Reddit writes 'big check' to parents, says he's done with criticisms and is giving them 'a refund'
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New York City psychoanalyst reacts to viral personal drama, says setting boundaries with parents for young adults is about establishing "how you are different from them."
For young people in this situation, "the key is to acknowledge your parents' sadness, embrace and express gratitude to your parents for what they have given to you — then set a boundary about how you are different from them," she said. "They kept saying they wanted better for me. And that after everything they did for me, I should be doing better." "I just want them to accept that I don't owe it to them to live my life how they want." "There’s nothing wrong in setting boundaries or expecting to be treated with respect and kindness as an adult." "One attempt at an adult conversation was warranted." Maureen Mackey is managing editor of lifestyle for Fox News Digital.
She was responding to the story of a 30-year-old man who shared with others on social media that he's been "fairly successful thus far" in his life and that his parents have been "a huge part of my success" — but that he's ready to live the way he'd like to live, without interference, criticism or edicts from them.