When adults focus on taking care of others at the expense of their own needs and have trouble having fun, they may have received the following parental message:

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The message "Don't be a child" suggests that the adult was raised with the belief that taking care of others and being responsible are more important than having fun or taking care of oneself. This could lead to a pattern of neglecting one's own needs and sacrificing personal enjoyment in order to focus on others.

When Adults Focus on Taking Care of Others at the Expense