Summary
All parents want their children to grow up to be happy, responsible adults. But in spite of mom and dad's best efforts, their most heartfelt prayers, and a loving environment, some kids never successfully make the transition to independent-functioning adulthood. The result is pain for the parents --... Full description
- The parent as enabler. "But I'm only trying to help"
- Why we enable, and why we must stop
- Get smart and take action!
- "But deep down he's really a good kid"
- The power of love and forgiveness
- The six steps to SANITY. "S": STOP your own negative behavior
- "A": ASSEMBLE a support group
- "N": NIP excuses in the bud
- "I": IMPLEMENT rules and boundaries
- "T": TRUST your instincts
- "Y": YIELD everything to God
- Developing an action plan
- Considering the consequences
- Other vital issues.