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Should We Stop Coddling Our 33-Year-Old Son?

2025/6/6
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Gail: 作为父母，我一直尽力支持和爱我的儿子，即使他做出了很多糟糕的选择。我开始质疑，是否应该继续为他收拾烂摊子，或者让他自己承担责任。我担心他离无家可归只有一步之遥，但又不想让他一直依赖我们。我希望他能成为一个真正独立的成年人，但又害怕他会因此而崩溃。 Patrick: 我一直认为家是安全的港湾，但这次我不得不拒绝儿子回家，这让我非常痛苦。我意识到，我们不能一直这样下去，他需要自己承担责任。虽然这让我心碎，但我相信这是为了他好。我希望他能从这次经历中吸取教训，成为一个负责任的成年人。 John Delony: 作为父母，你们有权在孩子面临生命危险时介入，但除此之外，最好的礼物是让他们自己承担责任。你们要接受儿子无法实现你们期望的事实，并为之哀悼。同时，你们要设定明确的界限，停止资助他的不良行为，并提供具体的帮助，比如咨询或治疗。重要的是，你们要表达对他的爱，并让他知道在困难时可以依靠什么。最重要的是，你们要互相支持，共同面对这个挑战。

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A couple seeks advice on whether to continue financially supporting their 33-year-old son, who repeatedly makes poor choices despite their efforts to help him. They discuss the challenges of setting boundaries and the emotional toll of their son's struggles.
  • Parents' dilemma of supporting an adult child making bad choices
  • The importance of setting boundaries with adult children
  • The emotional impact on parents of continued support
  • The need to allow adult children to face consequences

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On today’s episode, we hear about:

·       A couple wondering if they should stop bailing out their adult son

·       A young woman struggling with the aftermath of an abortion 

·       The consequences of cutting family members out of your life

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