Why you should move out from your parents' house - psychologist's explanation
Why you should move out from your parents' house (photo: Freepik)
Some people even in adulthood remain psychologically very attached to their parents. Separation is the psychological and physical detachment of a child from their parents. This step is very important in a person's life.
This information is reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the post of psychologist Iryna Kulik on Instagram.
Why it's important to move away from parents
A psychologist explained that adulthood and separation from parents are crucial stages in personal development. By separating, a person defines their place in the world, builds their own relationships, and develops their own values.
However, this process is important for an individual as it provides the opportunity to independently manage one's life and unfold a unique path.
Separation, according to Iryna Kulik, includes the following points:
- You live separately from your parents
- Criticism from your parents does not affect you
- You are financially independent
- You can express your opinion peacefully alongside your parents
- Your life differs from your parents' perspectives
- You are not dependent on your parents' emotional state or mood
- You pursue your plans and dreams without the approval or permission of your parents
- You don't have feelings of obligation or an unhealthy sense of duty
- You accept your parents as they are and do not try to change them.
How does separation happen
Psychological separation ideally occurs in stages:
- The first stage - the child begins to physically separate from the parents: learns to walk, handle things, explore the surrounding world
- The second stage from 3 years old - the child emotionally separates: begins to realize that they, mom, and dad are different people. They may have different desires and experience different emotions
- The third stage from 5-7 years old - the child goes out from the family into the outside world. This stage may be associated with kindergarten but more often with school. There, the child is on their own, dealing with difficulties independently. Often, parents try to control everything that happens with their child: do their homework, constantly stay in touch with the teacher. However, this is only an illusion of control
- The fourth stage - adolescence. The most important and extensive stage of separation is the adolescent crisis. Successful completion of this stage leads the child to adulthood.
A good way to accept and distance oneself from parents is to study the family history. Look at what was happening in the country when your parents were born, studied, built their careers, and started a family.
Understanding the context of your parents' actions may make their behavior more comprehensible to you. Studying your parents' history can help you accept and let go of resentments.
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