4. Parenting Young Adults / Defining Generational Boundaries

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Welcome To The "Woe Is Me" Generation (October 1998)

Thoreau in his book, "Walden," stated, "The cost of a thing is the amount of . . . life which is required to be exchanged for it, immediately or in the long run." Time at work spent to acquire goods and services is the real measure of the cost of living. Our free market economy provides more and more goods at cheaper and cheaper prices.

Once a good or service becomes affordable and spreads through society, competition drives the price down. When it becomes c ...

Before You Unleash Your Tongue, Consider This (July 1996)

Happy couples criticize less often than distressed couples. This is one of the main findings when happy and distressed couples are compared with each other.

Couples who are angry are quick to criticize each other. In the heat of an argu

Final Steps On the Journey To Adulthood (February 2001)

This article highlights the fact that young adults hold on to their expectations of their parents long after they leave home. The financial dependency during the post high school years prolongs adolescent attitudes that prevent adult/adult relationships from developing. This is normal and should be expected for a while. Parents can look forward to the time when demands stop and friendship begins.

When Parents Won't Let Go (February 2001)

This article highlights the difficulties some parents face in letting go of their children and focusing on their own lives. Demanding, controlling and guilt-inflicting parents don't understand that the final step of parenting is letting go and accepting their children's right to live their own lives, make their own mistakes and concentrate on their own families.

What Makes Families Strong, Healthy And Happy? (June 2001)

This article summarizes the key points derived from a 25 year study on what makes families strong. Dr. Farmer elaborates on each of the points and puts the research in context.

Best Way To Handle A Boomerang Child (July 2001)

This article gives guidelines on how to help an adult child in crisis where he or she needs to come back home. Rules and expectations need to be agreed on in advance and the goals for being at home spelled out.

Teaching Children To Become Responsible And Caring Adults (June 2008)

This article describes 12 basic domains of parenting that parents need to be aware of and train in their children so they can become responsible and caring adults.

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	Val Farmer 35 Years of Counseling General Topics VII. Parenting and Family Life 4. Parenting Young Adults / Defining Generational Boundaries Login Articles Welcome To The "Woe Is Me" Generation (October 1998) Thoreau in his book, "Walden," stated, "The cost of a thing is the amount of . . . life which is required to be exchanged for it, immediately or in the long run." Time at work spent to acquire goods and services is the real measure of the cost of living. Our free market economy provides more and more goods at cheaper and cheaper prices. Once a good or service becomes affordable and spreads through society, competition drives the price down. When it becomes c ... Before You Unleash Your Tongue, Consider This (July 1996) Happy couples criticize less often than distressed couples. This is one of the main findings when happy and distressed couples are compared with each other. Couples who are angry are quick to criticize each other. In the heat of an argu Final Steps On the Journey To Adulthood (February 2001) This article highlights the fact that young adults hold on to their expectations of their parents long after they leave home. The financial dependency during the post high school years prolongs adolescent attitudes that prevent adult/adult relationships from developing. This is normal and should be expected for a while. Parents can look forward to the time when demands stop and friendship begins. When Parents Won't Let Go (February 2001) This article highlights the difficulties some parents face in letting go of their children and focusing on their own lives. Demanding, controlling and guilt-inflicting parents don't understand that the final step of parenting is letting go and accepting their children's right to live their own lives, make their own mistakes and concentrate on their own families. What Makes Families Strong, Healthy And Happy? (June 2001) This article summarizes the key points derived from a 25 year study on what makes families strong. Dr. Farmer elaborates on each of the points and puts the research in context. Best Way To Handle A Boomerang Child (July 2001) This article gives guidelines on how to help an adult child in crisis where he or she needs to come back home. Rules and expectations need to be agreed on in advance and the goals for being at home spelled out. Teaching Children To Become Responsible And Caring Adults (June 2008) This article describes 12 basic domains of parenting that parents need to be aware of and train in their children so they can become responsible and caring adults. Next Page