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When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us

Letting Go of Their Problems, Loving Them Anyway, and Getting on with Our Lives

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When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us

By: Jane Adams
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How do today's parents cope when the dreams we had for our children clash with reality? What can we do for our 20- and even 30-somethings who can't seem to grow up? Who can we turn to when the kids aren't all right and we, their parents, are frightened, frustrated, resentful, embarrassed, and especially, disappointed? In this groundbreaking book, a social psychologist who's been chronicling the lives of American families for over two decades confronts our deepest concerns when our grown kids have failed to thrive. She listens to a generation that "did everything right" and expected its children to grow into happy, healthy, successful adults. But they haven't, at least not yet - and meanwhile, we're letting their problems threaten our health, marriages, security, freedom, careers, retirement, and other family relationships.

With warmth, empathy, and perspective, Dr. Adams offers a positive, life-affirming message to parents who are still trying to "fix" their adult children - Stop! She shows us how to separate from their problems without separating from them, and how to be a positive force in their lives while getting on with our own.

©2003 Jane Adams (P)2016 Tantor Emotions Parenting & Families Parents & Adult Children Personal Development Adult Children
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Down to earth and reassuring. Just reaffirmed the fact that we are not always guilty as parents.

Gave me a lot to think about

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Very helpful and clear explanation to give you strength to get your life back at a difficult time

Life changing

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This book helped me through a really tough time, and also reminded me that keeping my values and boundaries in place is vital.

So helpful!

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I let it wash over me and wrote down a couple of quotes. Will listen again

A much needed book

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An interesting read for anyone with grown up children. This book highlights a range of scenarios which allow time for reflection and assimilation.

Thought Provoking

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