The Generational Paradox: How Mid-Century Independence Is Now Labeled as Childhood Adversity
A fascinating psychological phenomenon emerges when therapists examine clients who grew up largely unsupervised in the 1960s and 1970s. What these individuals developed as adaptive strengths—problem-solving autonomy, emotional self-regulation, and creative thinking—are now frequently interpreted through a modern lens as indicators of neglect and childhood adversity.
March 21, 2026
