In this episode, a listener seeks advice on parenting adult children. The Agony Aunties encourage active listening, allowing for diverse perspectives without necessarily agreeing. They suggest using feedback formats, like expressing what one hears, sees, feels, and relates, to avoid judgement. The conversation explores the importance of compromise, acknowledging emotional subtext in disagreements, and understanding the generational shift in parenting dynamics.
They emphasise the evolving nature of the parent-adult child relationship, acknowledging the dance between letting go and remaining close. They reflect on the challenge of finding a balance between abandonment and enmeshment, offering insights into the worry that comes with children growing into adulthood. The episode concludes with wisdom on processing loss, accepting the evolving roles, and trusting adult children to navigate their lives while providing a supportive presence. If you're navigating the complexities of parenting adult children, this episode offers thoughtful guidance and relatable perspectives.
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Lily Pickard on the healing powers of humour and community
Agony Aunties: Parenting an unmotivated child
Kirsty Young on embracing vulnerability and recognising the value of imperfection
Agony Aunties: The ex factor
Petrina Barber on living with a stoma and defying all odds
BONUS: Julia and her daughters discuss Charles Spencer's interview
Charles Spencer on speaking out about his experience of child sexual and physical abuse
Agony Aunties: Navigating life's unexpected turns
Tom Shakespeare on shattering stereotypes and redefining disability
Agony Aunties: Only children and teen friendships
Henrietta Copeland on the silent grief of childlessness
Annabel Croft on navigating the shock of a sudden diagnosis
Agony Aunties: Love, trust and navigating the rollercoaster
Josiah Hartley on depression as an illness and not a personal failure
Agony Aunties: Grief in relationships
Julia Bradbury on overcoming challenges with positivity and purpose
Agony Aunties: Dealing with a narcissist
Agony Aunties: Mastering boundaries
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