When parents and children drift apart
September 16, 2026
When parents and children drift apart
the distance between parents and children does not always begin with a major disagreement. Sometimes, it happens quietly; one missed conversation, one busy evening, one unanswered question, one more hour spent on a phone instead of together. Over time, those small moments can add up. In Jamaica, where many parents are navigating demanding jobs, financial pressures, long commutes, relationship challenges and the realities of raising children in an increasingly digital world, maintaining a strong parent-child relationship can be difficult.