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Setting boundaries with your adult children

All parents want their children to grow up to be happy, responsible adults. But in spite of mom and dad's best efforts, their most heartfelt prayers, and a loving environment, some kids never successfully make the transition to independent-functioning adulthood. The result is pain for the parents --...

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Main Author: Bottke, Allison
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Eugene, Or. : Harvest House Publishers, Ã2008.
Subjects:
Parents > Religious life.
Families > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Parent and adult child > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Adult children > Family relationships.
Intergenerational relations > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Empty nesters > Family relationships.
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Table of Contents:
  • The parent as enabler. "But I'm only trying to help"
  • Why we enable, and why we must stop
  • Get smart and take action!
  • "But deep down he's really a good kid"
  • The power of love and forgiveness
  • The six steps to SANITY. "S": STOP your own negative behavior
  • "A": ASSEMBLE a support group
  • "N": NIP excuses in the bud
  • "I": IMPLEMENT rules and boundaries
  • "T": TRUST your instincts
  • "Y": YIELD everything to God
  • Developing an action plan
  • Considering the consequences
  • Other vital issues.

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