#207 – The Backbone of Parenting: Fostering Resilience and Independence in Young Adults with Dr. Jack Stoltzfus
- #207 - The Backbone of Parenting: Fostering Resilience and Independence in Young Adults with Dr. Jack Stoltzfus Theresa Alexander Inman 38:29
In a conversation with a clinician, writer, and speaker, the principles of parenting young adults with a balance of love and backbone are explored. The clinician, who authored a book titled *Parenting Our Young Adults With Love, Love, Love. Backbone.*, discusses his motivations for focusing on this area, noting the lack of resources available for parents dealing with young adults who struggle to move forward in life.
He emphasizes the importance of adjusting parenting styles as children grow, moving from a controlling approach to one that is more consultative and supportive. This shift helps young adults develop resilience and independence. The clinician shares anecdotes and examples to illustrate how consistent boundaries and allowing children to experience consequences help them learn responsibility.
The discussion also highlights the significance of unconditional love and maintaining a close relationship with adolescents and young adults to support their identity and independence. The clinician encourages parents to be patient and understand that young adulthood is a time of experimentation and Growth. He reassures that with the right balance of support and boundaries, young adults can become resilient and responsible individuals.
About Dr. Jack Stoltzfus
In the PEW Study 2020, 52% of young adults ages 18-29 live with one or both parents. The highest percentage ever. The pandemic contributed to this trend, but college debt, housing costs, and the comforts of home allow the problem to persist. One in four young adults cut off communication with parents, which often reflects a failure to launch or leave home positively. Parents of today’s kids have overinvested in their happiness and success and have trouble letting go, especially if the young adult is struggling. I help parents navigate this challenging transition by assisting them to let go while maintaining a positive connection with their adult children.
Learn more from Dr. Jack at:
https://parentslettinggo.com/contact/
About Theresa
A wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Infant Toddler Development Specialist. She was introduced to the field of behavior analysis in 2007 after working in many capacities in the juvenile justice system.
Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child develop skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit.
Theresa is also an author, having published “How Can I Help My Child Communicate?” in 2022.
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