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Relationships with parents evolve and change throughout the lifespan. If the relationship with both parents is perceived as positive by the child before emerging adulthood, the relationship during emerging adulthood is perceived by the emerging adult as supportive. Thus, the bond between parents if supportive can lead to open communication and the transition to more of a peer type relationship (Kaniušonytė & Žukauskienė, 2018). It is often a struggle for parents to try to find a balance between protecting children and having them experience consequences of decisions to learn how to handle difficult situations. During emerging adulthood boundaries are tested and at times risk taking behaviors occur. For parents, this can provide the opportunity to engage in tough love, which can be difficult for emerging adults but can also serve as key transitional points as they move forward towards adulthood. These experiences help emerging adults to gain greater independence and understand the expectations for being an adult (Faw, Sonne, & Leustek, 2019).