When 'Supportive' Parents Sound Critical to Adult Daughters
Psychology Today | 27.01.2026 04:41
Many parents believe they are being supportive when they say things like, “I’m just worried about you,” or “We only want what’s best for you.” However, adult daughters can experience these same phrases not as care, but as criticism, control, or quiet disappointment. And it's brutal for a child to feel that from their parent.
