Setting Healthy Boundaries with Young Adult Children
Transitioning from parent-child to adult-adult relationships requires intentional boundary setting.
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Example Prompt
My [AGE]-year-old young adult is [SITUATION - living at home/asking for money/making choices I disagree with/not communicating enough]. Help me set healthy boundaries that respect their autonomy while protecting my own wellbeing. Include conversation scripts and ways to maintain our relationship through this transition.
Pro Tip
Use 'I' statements about your own needs rather than 'you' statements about their behavior to reduce defensiveness.
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