30 Signs A Child Does Not Care About Us Anymore

1. Major Mood Swings

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If your child seems to be switching from happy to angry to sad to disgusted, it might be a sign that something is up! Constantly changing moods towards us can be a sign that someone is becoming frustrated with us. Try to sit your child down and get to the bottom of how they are feeling… before it’s too late!

2. No More Family Holidays

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As your child grows up they may become less and less interested in going on family holidays once a year with you. They might spend their summers with their friends instead. So say goodbye to that big family trip to the Bahamas this year because it might just be the adults who end up on the beach!

3. Little Communication

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As they say, silence speaks volumes. When your child begins talking to you less often and avoiding conversations it might be a good time to think about why. Choosing to stop talking to someone often means that the person simply does not care anymore.

4. Isolates Themselves From You

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A child's bedroom can be their chosen safe space and haven, a place to escape the chaos and relax. However spending all your time shut away in your bedroom might indicate you are trying to avoid something…. Or someone!

 5. Constantly Seeing Their Friends

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Friends come first! If you suddenly become far down on the list of who your child spends the most time with, it could potentially mean they care about others more. Constantly seeing their friends and spending most of their time away from you could be a red flag in your relationship.

6. Increased Use Of Their Phone

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Children these days are so attached to their phone and constantly on social media that it's hard to know when it becomes too much. The world of social media can be used as a form of escape from reality but better check that they don't love their phone more than they love you!

7. Displaying Less Affection

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We all know hugs and kisses are the classic way of showing someone affection. It seems like a mother's hug is the perfect cure to a bad day, but not if your child doesn't care about you.If your relationship is on the rocks with your child then you might not be receiving a goodnight hug anymore.

8. Resisting Family Rules 

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A child might not care about us as much as they used to when they start to break the family rules. Disrespecting boundaries put in place by a parent might be a sign that your child is trying to act out. If so, it might be time to forget about that 11pm curfew.

9. Keeping Secrets

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If your child is sneaking around and acting suspiciously it probably means that they are hiding things from you. You might no longer be the person they run to and tell you everything about their day. Keeping secrets can be a huge sign that you aren't important to someone anymore.

10. Anger

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I think we all know that someone displaying angry behaviour towards us is never a good sign. If your child is beginning to no longer care about you they will probably become more irritable and short-tempered when we are around. Keep your cool and let your child have their space.

11. No Phone Call

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If your child isn't living at home anymore, a simple phone call is the best way to let you know they are thinking about you. If you seem to go days and days with no missed calls or voicemails, maybe your child has forgotten to care as much as they used to.

12. Moving Away 

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As your child grows up and moves on with their life it can be easy to feel as though they don’t care about you anymore. Moving out and far away might mean they are starting to break free and care less to rely on their parents. You can’t keep them under your roof forever!

13. Decreased Eye Contact 

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If your child is constantly avoiding eye contact and doing their best to ignore you it might be clear that there is something wrong. Not even bothering to look at you might be one the biggest signs they don't care anymore. Remember, the eyes are the window to the soul, so if they are ignoring you then they could be hiding something.

14. Rebellion Against Authority Figures

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Acting out against other authority figures might reflect on how your child feels about you. If they don't seem to care to listen to other people with authority it might be hard for them to listen to you either. If you have your suspicions that you're no longer cared about, check how they act towards others!

15. Shows No Gratitude 

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We all know to remember our please and thank you's so if your child is constantly forgetting them, they just might not care. It’s obvious that you should show some gratitude when someone buys you a gift or does you a favour so double check that your child remembers to appreciate you.

16. No More Family Activities

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You might find that your weekly family movie night or Sunday lunch plans slowly start to get fewer and farther between when your child seems to not care about you anymore. Children might push for more independence and alone time, so don't be surprised when they don't turn up to any family days out.

17. They Don't Ask For Your Advice

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Your child might not be running to you for advice if they no longer care about you. We all like to go to our nearest and dearest when we need help with any inconvenience in our lives, but a parent might not be one of them if your relationship is rocky.

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 Forgetting Your Birthday 

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Birthdays are the perfect time to show someone just how much you care about them. If your child tends to forget this big celebration and make you feel special, they may no longer care. So before you get your hopes up, I wouldn't be expecting any flowers or cake this year!

19. Lack Of Trust

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When children feel as if they cannot trust their parents they will begin to distance themselves. This can result in feeling uncared for but there may be many reasons your child doesn't want to put their trust in you. Take some time to build back up the trust and watch the love flood in.

20. Conflict

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We all know arguments are never a good sign and can lead to all parties becoming resentful. If your relationship is very temperamental your child might have decided to withdraw from it. Try to keep it cool, calm and collected and your child will follow.

21. Outside Influences

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Listening to other people's opinions may not always be a good idea, especially if they have a strong influence over your decisions. If your child has some people in their life that they blindly follow, it might explain why they suddenly seem to not care about you anymore.

22. Differences In Morals 

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If you and your child butt heads over major life decisions and morals then they might choose to go their separate ways. Core values can be a make or break in a relationship and this is no different between parents and their children. If your views don't align then they might not care about you.

23. They Never Apologise

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Saying sorry is a simple way to kiss and make up after a fight. When someone never apologies to you it might mean they don't care to make sure your relationship is mended. As they say you should never go to bed angry… but your child might not think so!

24. They Only Talk To You When They Need Something

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Your child might not care about you if they only spend time with you when they seem to need something...usually money. It could feel as if your child is using you for their own gain and don't like to spend time with you if they aren't benefiting from it.

25. Eye Rolling

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It is pretty obvious if your child is always rolling their eyes at you they are frustrated with you. This might indicate that there are issues within your relationship, they clearly can't even hide how they feel. No one wants to be on the other end of an eye roll!

26. They Ignore You In Public

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It might seem that your child is a completely different person in public if they can't stand being seen with you. When they act up and ignore you they possibly don't care about your feelings and are only worried about their ‘public image’. It's time to notice if your child suddenly doesn't know who you are when you take them shopping.

27. Insults

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A big sign your child may not care about you is if they are always putting you down and insulting you. Nobody wants to be surrounded by negativity so maybe take the time to understand why they are always bringing you down. You don't usually insult the people you care about the most.

28. Doesn’t Text You Back 

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Do you seem to be texting and texting and getting no response? Well it might be time to think whether your child cares about you anymore. Realising that your child no longer replies to your messages or takes the time to check up on you is a major hint that they no longer care.

29. Frustrated When You Ask For Help

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Every parent needs help from time to time, whether that be doing the laundry, helping with unpacking the groceries or doing the dishes. When your child becomes frustrated by you asking for help it may indicate that they do not care to help you with simple tasks.

30. Closer To Their Parent In-Laws 

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Entering a new family can certainly be daunting for some.. and for others it’s like meeting the family they never had. It might be hurtful to see that your child is spending more time with their ‘new’ parents than you and feel as if they no longer care. Be careful you don’t lose your children to the IN-LAWS!