The challenge lies in "over-sharing." Maintaining a healthy boundary ensures that the son does not become a surrogate emotional partner (often called "enmeshment") for the parent. 3. The Digital Divide and Reverse Mentorship
Younger generations of men are being raised with a higher emphasis on emotional intelligence (EQ) than their fathers or grandfathers. matures vs young son
Mothers often struggle to balance the instinct to nurture with the need to encourage autonomy. The challenge lies in "over-sharing
Historically, the goal of a young man was to achieve total independence by his early 20s. Today, however, "matures" are increasingly finding their young adult sons living at home longer. matures vs young son