How To Be A Good Parent To Young Adults

Are you a parent of kids who are transitioning to young adults? It's a tough phase, isn't it? I'm sharing with you what Vicki and I have learned through raising children of our own.

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Dr. Paul Jenkins

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[ATunson]

OMG I needed this parenting advice SO BAD!! My son is 26 returning back to college after so huge life events; one recently being the passing of his father. He is tough but human and has endured alot thus far in life. He is strong willed and stubborn; but has lots of potential...I just need to get out of his way no matter how anxious his choices make me. Thanks again !🙏🏽

[SADKHAN]

Every time I watch dr Paul's videos, a smile comes on my face, thank you dr Paul. Love form Pakistan

[anonymousprimate]

As a young adult, the unsolicited advice from my mom really gets on my nerves. Especially since she always puts the blame on me when often it’s about things that are either out of my control, or situations that she hasn’t experienced before but thinks she knows everything about. If any parent out there wants a young adults perspective: we aren’t dumb, sometimes we’re going to make mistakes and sometimes life is just gonna keep throwing curveballs at us, but most of us really just want your support and understanding. If we mess up somewhere, we often already know and hearing it thrown at us again can be really frustrating. Parents act like they’re perfect all the time or something I swear. Sometimes advice is great, but when it comes in an accusatory way we’re probably just gonna dismiss it. Idk if anyone cares but there you go

[rosieism]

👋 I agree with your saying, love them no matter what, and even if. So true. I used to say, ok it’s time for a discussion . We’d sit down and discuss, what my problem, then they had their say. I found that worked, than yelling

[Jack-bor]

I recently was able to reconnect with my son as an adult .... these are really good tips thx for the positive message

[Diane-ck]

Just came across this. Fantastic advice. Not easy being a parent. We are all going through it. Train crash sometimes. All great advice. Many thanks. All so very true. X

[zulemaflores]

Thank you for reminding us the role of a parent.

[andreacarlington]

So so good your videos ! Gives us hope and practical advice!

[abolanleodejinmi]

Thanks so much. This video is so educative and helpful to me as a mother. God bless you

[LisaMaryification]

Wow, there really is a video on everything on youtube!
I am trying to improve on communicating with my daughters who are both in their 20s and still live with me, mostly because of the pandemic and also to support me since I was diagnosed with late stage cancer.
I love them both very much but have a tendency to compare my past troubles in my own 20s to their present ones. I see it as advice but thet both see it as me just complaining and belittling their feelings and problems. I need to learn to listen in order to validate their feelings better and, thus, guide them through difficult times. I suggested therapy because that's where they can truly share their feelings about everything, including me. And I respect that.

[richmzdbaang]

I appreciate what you are saying but it's hard when you guide your young adult children to water and they gravitate to eating mud. At some point I had to step back and let them to figure it out on their own. I love my kids and I love me too. To work everyday, paying bills and day to day living; making sure I am always available to my adult kids was exhausting. Every family is different. I pray my children find their way and succeed in what ever it is that makes them happy.

[lealaco]

Thanks for enlightening myself as a mother of my only child who is 19 year old and live out to study in University in Mainland ..

[no]

I saw this and you made such a huge /life changing turn for me.
Thank you a million times

[gerrimiller]

I'm 44 yrs. old . We surprised our 22yr. old son with a car after college graduation, he moved into a condo and was doing well financially and had a great job for a few years. He moved back home and we sat down that our home is temporary for him and he pays his share because being responsible is top priority as far as managing money and using time wisely. He is basically starting over again as we say to new opportunities and better choices this time. We tell him that it's ok to step back sometimes to access where you need to improve for future endeavors. He says home feels like boot camp since he returned. We say it only makes you stronger mentally to grow and become better.

[clwxrf]

Thank you for sharing this content. I am a single mother of an 18 yo. She has moved out the house. I realize that I have been controlling and negative at times. I just want her to be safe and make wise decisions. Truth be told I may be co-dependent in our relationship. I text or call her once a day. I am going to try to let go. I tell her I am a phone call away.

[lll]

From a young adult, I’m 21 and I’m treated like Im 15. Feels like my life has been passing me by just doing whatever my dad wants. It’s like I’m dead inside and I no longer know what to do with my life. I have to do Certain things and it feels as if I’m tied down. I’m not ever allowed to travel or do anything without them. I came home late for New Years and I was in deep trouble, should I have been home by 12 as usual on New Years ???? I’m instantly getting the talk. I can’t spend time with my bfs family bc it makes me look bad and I’m a whore for going to his house to have dinner ? Like seriously parents. Please understand your children. Especially if they’re like me, don’t go out, never been to a single party, don’t drink or do drugs. I don’t even have friends. Every time I make one, they always disappear, I can’t ever spent time with them, bc I’m so limited. Please just be careful.

[msg]

I'm glad I raised my to be accountable from a young age. While communication and understanding were key to their upbringing, so were natural consequences. Today, they are the three H's: Healthy, Happy, Honest

[VP-frcj]

Whew! This was hilarious 😂 and so needed by this helicopter single mom of now adult young men. Thank you . Lord help me!

[mokgadi]

I love this idea and im voting for it.

[Tanya-eqfy]

Always VALUABLE and AMAZING info. Thank you.