The article discusses the challenges parents face when dealing with adult children's crises such as financial instability or toxic relationships. It contrasts two parenting styles: the reactive 'SWAT team leader' who rushes in to solve every problem, and the 'empowerment coach' who fosters resilience and independence. Through relatable scenarios, the article emphasizes the importance of stepping back to allow adult children to navigate their own challenges, ultimately promoting personal responsibility and accountability.
As a parent coach, I've worked with countless parents who feel trapped in a heartbreaking cycle of crises with their struggling adult children.
However, this reactive pattern usually exacerbates the struggles they're trying to resolve.
The alternative? Becoming an empowerment coach-a guide who fosters resilience and self-reliance in their adult child.
The Problem: SWAT team parenting perpetuates crises. Adult children like Darian often become dependent on their parents' interventions.
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