At 18, young people legally become adults, but the story of mental maturity goes much further than that. Research from Cambridge University shows that the human brain's adolescence persists until the age of 32.

This means that young people don't fully mature between the ages of 18 and 25. This period is full of opportunities for them, but also fraught with challenges. Therefore, parents should keep certain things in mind so that children can become self-reliant.

Why is the conflict between parents increasing?
The biggest reason for conflict between parents and children today is that many parents want to maintain control over their children even after they turn 18. Research shows that children of overly intrusive parents lack self-confidence and lag in establishing their own identities.

Changing Careers and the Challenge of Self-Reliance
In today's world, expensive living standards and rapidly changing career options have prevented 33% of young people aged 18–34 from becoming self-reliant. They are forced to live with their parents. Experts believe that instead of becoming their children's boss, parents should play the role of their friends, so that they can learn to make their own decisions.

Why does constant monitoring undermine self-confidence?
Many parents unknowingly practice helicopter parenting, i.e., constantly monitoring their children. This impacts their self-confidence and mental health. Experts advise that when a child returns home from a hostel after completing their studies as an adult, they should discuss household expenses, chores, and privacy openly. It is important to treat them as adults, not teenagers.

The Right Way to Teach Responsibility
If parents continue to make every decision for their children, they will never be able to become responsible. The true role of parents is not to make their children dependent, but to empower them to choose their own path. When disagreements arise, understanding their perspective rather than trying to win can prevent tension in the relationship.

Mutual understanding creates a happy family.

Excessive dependence in relationships is often considered negative, but not all dependence is bad. This is called healthy dependency. Living alone, we cannot learn to understand our preferences or assert our opinions. These qualities develop only through relationships.

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