Source: Law & Liberty
by Rachel Lu
“A few years ago, family therapist Joshua Coleman wrote a piece in The Atlantic on a distressing phenomenon he was witnessing more and more frequently: generational estrangement. Parents and adult children are cutting ties more than ever before, usually because one party decides unilaterally that a relationship with the other is no longer wanted. Most frequently, it’s the kids who break the link. Is anyone really surprised by this trend? As the nation polarizes and culture fragments, individuals have become very good at building ‘safe spaces’ for themselves, in which their own views, preferences, and personal choices are continually affirmed. Anyone unwilling to play by the rules of our personal fiefdom can be shown the door. Much has already been written on the political implications, but at Christmas especially, it’s worth thinking more about the personal costs of this approach.” (12/23/24)