When Should We Cut The Apron Strings?

11-Jul-24 18:00

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An article by The Atlantic has highlighted how parent-child relationships have transformed from old school independence-driven parenting to a more modern, bond-focused dynamic. So we asked our listeners how close they are to their parents, how this shaped their adulthood, and when the right time is to be more independent.

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Produced by: Alia Zefri

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Kam Raslan

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Categories: Family/Parenting

Tags: family, independence, adulthood, adulting, responsibility, parenting,

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