E149: The Expectations You Have for Your Adult Children

E149: The Expectations You Have for Your Adult Children

May 8, 2026 · 26 min · Season 2026 · Episode 149

About this episode

Jill Lillard discusses the impact of unspoken expectations on relationships with adult children.

Have you ever wondered why relationships with adult children can suddenly feel tense—even when everyone cares about each other? Often, the conflict isn’t actually about behavior. It’s about expectations. Parents carry expectations about communication, holidays, faith, values, and the kind of relationship they imagined having with their children once they were grown. When those expectations go unspoken, disappointment can quietly turn into pressure. In this episode, Jill Lillard explores how e...

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