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You and Your Adult Child

by Laurence Steinberg

Book Details

Publisher:Simon and Schuster
Published:2024-03-19
Pages:272
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9781668009499

Reading Info

About This Book

Your child is now an adult, but your job as a parent is far from over. Instead, your role must evolve to meet their ongoing, changing needs. But what exactly are these new needs? And why are they so different now than they were when you were a young adult?

Our Review

This insightful guide tackles the complex reality of parenting in the post-launch phase, offering a science-backed roadmap for navigating the evolving parent-adult child relationship. Drawing on decades of developmental psychology research, the book explains why today's path to adulthood is fundamentally different, addressing the unique financial, emotional, and social challenges that define modern young adulthood. It provides a crucial framework for parents who feel uncertain about their new role, moving beyond the basics of "letting go" to explore what supportive engagement actually looks like today.

What sets this book apart is its practical, non-judgmental approach that validates a parent's enduring concern while providing clear strategies for healthy boundary-setting and communication. It is an essential resource for any parent struggling to transition from manager to consultant, feeling confused by their child's prolonged dependence, or simply wanting to build a stronger, more mature bond. The result is a profoundly reassuring and actionable guide that empowers parents to foster a resilient, mutually respectful relationship with their grown children for years to come.

Themes

Family & Relationships

Subjects

Family & Relationships