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Awareness in Parenting Young Adults
Dr. Clatch writes about how parents can support their children as they navigate financial and job insecurity.
Recognition of the current challenges facing young adults is important for both parents and families. While parents should continue to support their young adult children, they should also seek ways to promote their independence and autonomy. Parents must also be aware of the psychological implications of the recession and support their adult children as they struggle to make a life for themselves. Even though parents may not be able to solve all of the problems facing their adult children, they can provide important supports that are necessary during this time of upheaval. Understanding the complexity of the issues facing young adults and changing expectations about the immediate future can provide both parents and young adults with the ability to better cope with the challenges that lie ahead.
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