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How can young adults navigate the challenge of asserting their independence while maintaining a respectful and understanding relationship with their parents, especially when parents continue to view them as children out of love, habit, or concern? How can understanding parent’s perspectives open trust and communication between them and their children?

Answered by Rika Rijal, consultant psychiatrist

It’s a common experience: no matter how old you are, parents often find it hard to stop seeing you as their little one. This comes from love, habit, and sometimes worry, but it can feel frustrating when you’re trying to assert your independence.

The first step is to recognize their perspective. For your parents, caring and guiding you has been a lifelong role. Their overprotectiveness is not necessarily a lack of respect—it’s often their way of showing concern. Understanding this can help you approach the situation with patience rather than anger.

Next, practice open communication. Instead of confronting them with, “Stop treating me like a child,” try gentle but firm statements: “I value your advice, but I’d like to make this decision for myself.” Framing it as a request for trust rather than rejection reduces defensiveness.

Equally important is consistency. If you want your parents to see you as an adult, show them through your actions—be responsible with finances, follow through on commitments, and own your choices. Parents are more likely to ease their control when they see maturity in practice.

Lastly, remember that change takes time. Parents often need to adjust gradually to your adulthood, just as you once adjusted to theirs during adolescence. A balance of respect for their feelings and assertion of your independence creates space for a healthier, more equal relationship.

Growing up doesn’t mean cutting ties—it means reshaping them. With patience, dialogue, and responsibility, you can help your parents see you not as a child to be directed, but as an adult to be trusted.

Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos saved three match points on their way to a dramatic 3-6, 7-6(4), 7-5 win over British pair Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in the U.S. Open men’s doubles final on Saturday to seal a second Grand Slam title this year, Reuters reported.

The fifth-seeded Spanish-Argentine duo reaffirmed their dominance over the sixth seeds, who they beat to claim their first major together at the French Open in June before ousting them again in the Wimbledon quarterfinals a month later.

“It was an amazing battle,” 40-year-old Zeballos said. “These matches are so unfair when there is a winner and a loser. The guys (Britons) did great, and they also deserved to win, according to Reuters.

The price of gold has increased by Rs 1, 600 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 212, 000 per tola today.  It was traded at Rs 210, 400 per tola on Friday.

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 2, 500 per tola today.

The second statute general convention of CPN-UML continues today as well. 

On the third day of the general convention being held at the Sunrise Conference Center in Godavari, Lalitpur, the group suggestions on the report presented in the general convention will be tabled in today's closed session, shared UML Publicity Department Chief Rajendra Gautam.

The closed session of the general convention began at 8 am today. After the group discussion on the seven reports presented in the general convention, the group leaders, based on seven provinces, will present their feedback on the reports. 

Similarly, representatives of the Valley Special Province, various public organizations, Liaison Coordination Committee and diaspora and central bodies, and representatives of the central office and departmental structures and central bodies will also give their suggestions on the report.

Following the group feedback session, Prime Minister and party chair KP Sharma Oli will respond to them. If no agreement is reached on any issue after Chair Oli's response, the party statute will be passed through a vote, added Gautam.

A total of 2,341 participants including 2,260 delegates from across the country are taking part in the second statute general convention of the ruling party, CPN-UML that began on Friday. 

The general convention is scheduled to end today.