Dr. Ray: When kids “cut off” their parents

There’s been a growing trend over the last several years of young adults severing contact with their adult parents, often on the advice of a therapist. A recent study by a Cornell sociologist found that 27% of American adults had cut off contact with a family member, and a 2024 Harris Poll reported that 35% of US adults are estranged from a parent or sibling. How can we honor the Fourth Commandment while also maintaining healthy boundaries. What can parents do when kids tell them they are “toxic?” Dr. Ray Guarendi joins us.Further ReadingWhy adult children are going no-contact with their parents, according to a family therapist‘No Contact’: Can I Cut Off My Parents?Dr. Ray’s booksGuest InfoDr Ray Gaurendi is the author of many books, most recently How To Get Along with (almost) everybody. He is a clinical psychologist and the father of 10, and hosts the popular EWTN program the Doctor is In, heard weekdays at 1 eastern. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com