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Why did my adult child
Answer:
As a father of a 17-year-old son, Joshua, I understand the struggles of dealing with an adult child who may not always listen or cooperate. When Joshua was younger, there were times when he would be stubborn or resistant to my guidance. I remember one instance when he was around 14, and he was feeling frustrated with school. I sat down with him, looked him in the eye, and asked him what was wrong. He opened up to me about his concerns, and we were able to work through the issues together. As Joshua grew older, I realized that he was going through a phase where he wanted more independence and autonomy. I had to learn to balance being a parent and giving him space to make his own decisions. I made a conscious effort to listen to him more and ask open-ended questions to understand his perspective. I also made sure to reassure him that I loved him and was there to support him, even when we disagreed. Now, as a pastor, I've had the opportunity to counsel many parents who are struggling with their adult children. I've seen how important it is to be willing to listen and understand their child's perspective, even when they're not listening to us. By doing so, we can build trust and create a safe environment for our children to open up and communicate with us. It's a delicate balance, but with patience, love, and understanding, we can help our adult children navigate their struggles and grow into responsible, independent individuals.
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confronting christianity
rebecca mclaughlin
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
kingdom of the occult
walter martin
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
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