2206: A Parent's Critical Role in Young Adult Identity Formation by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting Go on Parenthood

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2206: Parents play a pivotal role in shaping young adult identities by reinforcing both personal qualities and practical skills. Dr. Jack Stoltzfus highlights the importance of supporting their exploration and being patient while offering a listening ear and valuable feedback. Ultimately, it's about loving and valuing them, ensuring they know their worth as they navigate their path to independence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentslettinggo.com/a-parents-critical-role-in-young-adult-identity-formation/ Quotes to ponder: "It's hard to be independent if young adults don't have a strong sense of who they are and what's important in their lives." "Reinforce their unique and admirable personal qualities and values, such as being funny, caring, intelligent, creative, likable, friendly, honest, etc." "As adult children develop a more stable identity and establish their independence, they will have less of an inclination to step on each other's toes." Episode references: Hikikomori Information: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ PEW Research Study 2020:https://www.pewresearch.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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