What is parents treat me like a child at 30?

It is not unusual for parents to continue parenting their adult children to some extent. However, when parents treat their 30-year-old child like a child, it can be frustrating and potentially damaging to the adult's self-esteem and independence.

Some common ways parents can treat their adult child like a child include:

  1. Overprotectiveness: Parents may try to shield their adult child from every danger or negative experience, which can limit their ability to make their own decisions and develop a sense of self-sufficiency.

  2. Micromanaging: Parents may try to control every aspect of their adult child's life, from their finances to their relationships, which can be stifling and prevent them from learning how to make their own decisions.

  3. Constant criticism: Parents may continue to criticize and correct their adult child's behavior, as if they are still a child, which can be demoralizing and make it hard for them to build self-confidence.

If you feel like your parents are treating you like a child at 30, it can be helpful to have an open and honest conversation with them about your feelings and your desire for more independence. It may also be helpful to establish clear boundaries and set expectations about how you want to be treated moving forward.