Principles of Love: How to Successfully Parent Your Adult Children

by garth-a-hanson-steve-dunn-hanson

Book by Garth Hanson

225 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Candy · Rating 5 out of 5]

An outstanding guide, written in a straight forward and concise format. It presents priciples in an easy to follow outline, followed by a series of interesting and easy to relate to, real life questions. Since the the authors (a father and son) both work in the counseling field, I'm sure the questions come from actual experiences, both professional and I would imagine, personal.

The topics cover a wide range of challenges nearly every parent of adult childen might face. The authors write with insight, maturity and above all, balance; no pat answers here. The authors are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, so their perspective is Christian based.
I cannot speak more highly of this book. Recommended for every parent of adult children trying to manuver in our fast paced and challenging world.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'll have to come back to this book when my children are grown. It's a nice reminder of how parents can continue to be a part of their adult children's lives, and that they will be most successful if they follow a set of guidelines (end of Part 1) that will encourage them to have respectful, adult relationships with each of their children. Each chapter is followed by a helpful Q and A. The book is written from an LDS perspective, and may not be as applicable if you are from as different faith. Although the principles of maintaining good communication and respecting your children's choices and boundaries are useful in any adult relationship.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once our children grow up and start leaving home the dynamics change. This book discusses and suggests ways we can establish healthy parent/child relations in this new phase of families. Excellent guide.