Your parents are meant to shepherd you through your early years of life and gently set you on the path to becoming a functioning member of society.
Once you reach adulthood, their role as guiding hands in your life should give way to a more balanced, equal relationship.
That’s the theory anyway.
As the end of the year and the festive season approaches, many of us will find ourselves making the pilgrimage back to our parents’ homes.
The lucky ones will enjoy a healthy mix of joy and laughter with loved ones, while a far greater share can look forward to a family reunion… Read the full story