Parenting 20 Something Kids

As your teenager becomes a 20-something, you may find that your parenting role is changing. As a matter of fact, your child may insist on a change! Is your 20-something kid hinting that you're being too protective, overly concerned, or not trusting enough? In other words, are you gentlyor not so gentlybeing invited to mind your own business?Martha Pope Gorris can help you adapt to your new role. She gives pointers on ways to feel involved, know what's going on with your 20-something, and maintain the connection that is important to youand to your child, You'll learn to: *Relate in ways that do not include giving unwanted advice*Love your adult child with no strings attached *Survive your adult child's poor decisions with you relationship intact *Say no without guilt *Establish new lines of communication *Celebrate your new friendship with your adult childYou'll always be Mom or Dad. The key is to learn to navigate these new waters now that your child is on the way to independence.