The EXTRAORDINARY Family Life Podcast
Kids & Family:Parenting
In this episode, we’re talking about Failure to Launch syndrome — a significant growing phenomenon among young adults who are not successfully making the transition to adulthood.
Its symptoms include young adults who continue to live at home or to be supported by their parents, YA who don’t contribute financially to their own living expenses and begin to withdraw from the world and society.
Failure to launch — known as Peter Pan syndrome in the U.S. -- can take the form of unrealistic (or NO) goals, blaming others for their situation, narcissism, a lack of motivation to change, low levels of persistence, high expectations without reciprocation, lack of basic adult skills, and no ‘liftoff’ into adult responsibilities — among other things.
In the extreme, it can lead to the proverbial 30-year-old living in the basement and can be accompanied by anxiety, depression, and sometimes suicide.
In this episode, Greg and I discuss the contributing factors to failure to launch plus strategies to avoid it. Whether you have toddlers or teens (or are one yourself), you NEED to listen to this!
But first — this episode is sponsored by Habits for a Successful Life — a live, online class for teenagers.
After studying personal development for 20 years, we looked far and wide for a class that would teach our teenagers something MORE important than academics — namely HOW to practice self-leadership and manage their minds, emotions, and habits in order to create a happy and fulfilled life.
When we couldn’t find what we were looking for we decided to create it ourselves and offer it to other amazing families.
Teens absolutely LOVE this class and all of Mr. Denning’s stories from his travels to 48 countries. They say things like:
"This class changed my life! I have much better personal habits and I feel like I was given the keys to having a totally epic future. Mr. Denning is great at pushing us out of our comfort zones, while still being encouraging and supportive. Five stars are not enought to sum up how amazing and life-changing this class truly is!"
If you have teenagers — or know someone who does — please share this class with them. Go to https://WorldSchoolAcademy.com or https://ExtraordinaryFamilyLife.com
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extraordinary-family-life/message#202 Video Games & Virtual Worlds -- How to Get Our Sons & Husband's Back
COACHING SESSION: Boys Adrift: Why Boys & Men Turn to Video Games and What to Do About It
#201 Toxic Masculinity & the Epidemic of Gaming Addictions & Unmotivated, Underachieving Boys & Young Men
#200 Disagreements in Parenting Approaches Around LGBTQ Issues
#199 The Rewards (& Risks) of Pursuing a Life of Comfort & Luxury
#198 Masturbation & Cheap Sexual Acts Are a Poor Substitute for Real Connection — A Message for Teens AND Spouses
#197 How to Not Let Your Children’s Moods Affect You (Grumpy & Otherwise)
#196 How & WHY to do Morning Family Devotionals (Discussions)
#195 Fear is a Traitor & is Holding Back Your Family & Your Life
#194 The Hero's Journey -- Leave the Ordinary World Behind and Live a Great Story
#193 How to STOP CARING What Other People Think About You
#192 EVERYTHING In Life Gets Easier & Smoother When You Can COMMUNICATE Better. Here's How to Do It
#191 The Truth (& Myths) About Overcoming Anxiety & Depression
#190 Unconditional Love is NOT the Highest Form of Love; Deep, Meaningful Love is CONDITIONAL
#189 How to Get Stuff Done & Be Productive (Even With a Family)
#188 Your Teen's Current Habits Will Make or Break Their Life Happiness & Success
#187 Seek an ‘Inner Knowing’ (Insight & Intuition) And ACT On It to Avoid Sabotaging Your Life and Your Family
#186 How to Build Confidence
#185 Helping Children Develop Self-Control (aka The GREATEST Predictor of Future Success)
#184 Helping Children to Manage Their Emotions (so They Can Live Happier Lives)
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