Parents Shocked to Discover Actions Have Consequences, Blame Adult Children for 'Narcissistic' Boundaries

In a groundbreaking revelation, parents across the nation are reeling from the sudden realization that their adult children are autonomous beings with the right to set boundaries and prioritize their own mental health. The shocking discovery has left many parents clutching their pearls and wondering where they went wrong in raising such "selfish" and "narcissistic" offspring.1

"I just don't understand it," said local parent and self-proclaimed martyr, Karen Smith. "I gave my children everything, including a heaping dose of emotional manipulation and guilt trips. And this is the thanks I get? They have the audacity to cut me off and live their own lives? It's like they don't even appreciate all the years I spent controlling and micromanaging their every move!"

Smith, like many other parents, blames the recent trend of "psychobabble" and "toxic positivity" for corrupting the minds of her adult children and turning them against her. She dismisses the idea of personal growth and self-reflection as "nonsense" and insists that true love means never having to apologize or take responsibility for one's actions.

"These kids today, with their therapy and their boundaries," scoffed Smith. "In my day, we just bottled up our trauma and passed it down to the next generation like God intended. Hell, it’s a family tradition! But now, they expect me to 'work on myself' and 'respect their autonomy'? It's like they don't even want to be emotionally manipulated anymore!"

Other parents have expressed similar sentiments, claiming that their adult children's desire for a healthy, functional relationship is a clear sign of "narcissism" and "immaturity." They conveniently ignore the fact that their own behavior, such as dismissing their children's feelings, refusing to apologize, and playing the victim, might be the very reason their children have chosen to distance themselves.

"It's just so hurtful," whined local father, Bob Johnson. "I mean, sure, I may have been emotionally absent and critical throughout their entire childhood, but that's no reason to cut me off! Don't they know that I'm the real victim here? I'm the one who has to live with the consequences of my own actions!"

Experts in the field of family dynamics have expressed concern over this growing trend of parental entitlement and lack of self-awareness. "It's alarming to see so many parents refusing to take responsibility for their role in the breakdown of their relationships with their adult children," said Dr. Samantha Lee, a renowned family therapist. "Instead of engaging in introspection and working to repair the damage, they're doubling down on the very behaviors that pushed their children away in the first place. This is disturbingly accurate when it comes to parents of trans adult children.”

As for the adult children who have made the difficult decision to distance themselves from toxic family members, they remain resolute in their commitment to personal growth and healing. "I'm done being a dumping ground for my parents' unresolved issues," said one anonymous individual. "I've worked hard to break the cycle of dysfunction and create a healthy life for myself, and I won't apologize for that. If my parents truly love me, they'll respect my boundaries and do the work to be better."

In the meantime, parents like Smith and Johnson will continue to play the victim and blame everyone but themselves for the state of their family relationships. They may never understand that true love is not about control or manipulation, but about respect, empathy, and the willingness to grow. But hey, at least they'll always have their self-righteous indignation to keep them warm at night.