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Why more parents and adult children are drifting apart

Experts link rising estrangement to clashes over values and identity and say listening, respect and clear boundaries can help repair strained family ties.

Published Oct 1, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

More families are struggling with deep disagreements over politics, religion and personal identity, and some of those conflicts are leading adult children and parents to pull apart, according to a story first published in The Wall Street Journal.