5 reasons more Americans are cutting off their own parents, according to psychologist

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Dr. Richard L. Blake, a British psychologist and author based in Austin, Texas, shared five factors that he believes commonly contribute to fractured family relationships. Cutting off family members is becoming more and more common, leading experts to consider the drivers of the division. NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers' years-long estrangement from members of his family — which reportedly ended recently after a reconciliation with his parents — has renewed public interest in why some relatives become permanently divided. A 2025 YouGov survey found that 38% of U.S. adults are estranged from at least one family member, including siblings, parents, children or grandparents. 'DOORMAT MOM' CUT OFF BY DAUGHTER AMID ESTRANGEMENT TREND: ‘COMPLETELY BLINDSIDED’ Based on his research and work in the field of family estrangement, Dr. Richard L. Blake, a British