![]() ![]() It's been three years, people hate reading text on the black background, and moreover, I'm just kind of sick of it. Loving yourself and accepting your limits will keep you from spiraling down as a result of your child's choices.As I wandered the aisles of the Amazon Room this summer at the WSOP, I started contemplating re-designing Pot Committed. However, the responsibilities of that role definitely shift over time as a child matures. Once you become a parent, that role has no end point. Parents truly do the best they can, but should not hold themselves accountable for the poor choices of their adult children. No longer is "rock bottom" seen as a necessary starting point for changing an addict's life your family does not need to hit "rock bottom" before getting stronger, either. Not every adult child has to hit “rock bottom” before turning around her life, so do not allow your child to bring you or the family to “rock bottom,” either. Protect yourself and the rest of your family.that is simply not possible and attempts to do so are definitely not the way to encourage autonomy and responsibility for any adult. Do not assume that you can “rescue” your adult child.It means holding him accountable for his behavior and refusing to allow him the power to dismantle the family. But remember that loving your child does not mean enabling your child. Honestly, you cannot, as much as you would like to be able to do so. You cannot help someone who does not want to help themselves. Offer to help your child find support services, but don’t blame yourself if they refuse to use them.However, if you feel guilty for not giving your child money for food, because you are fearful it would only be spent for illegal drugs, buy her a bag of groceries instead of giving her cash. Some people suggest that parental funding be tied to a child’s good faith efforts to improve their situation. ![]() Don’t give money that you know will take them further down the road of bad behavior.
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