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Parents of struggling adult children struggle between between being supportive and being honest.

When adult children are struggling, they need acceptance more than praise.

The sense of emotional safety that you create allows for positive communication.

Parents of struggling adult children confide in me that they struggle to find the right balance between being supportive and being honest. You don't want to be a nag. You know, lectures don't get you anywhere. But when your adult son or daughter has been struggling or even stuck for a while, it can be hard not to react when you finally see progress. And that is when parents often say four words that may sound encouraging, but actually often create........

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