When my daughter was starting college, we discussed the problem of helicopter parents with the college dean. He said one mother came in daily to clean
Our Young Men Are in Trouble, and It’s Getting Worse
The headlines regarding young males often describe gang-related murders, carjacking, and robberies. Teens and young adults who commit these crimes
Are Our Young Men Are at Risk of Becoming NILFs?
In my clinical practice, I have observed that parents of young men outnumber parents of young women in failing to launch 9:1. In national studies,
Is Your Young Adult Living at Home? If so, You Have a Roommate!
When a young adult is living with parents for any reason, it’s especially important to establish expectations and guidelines. In such situations, I
Is Your Young Adult Struggling with Depression or Failure to Launch?
Scott was a thrity-two-year-old male living with his single-parent mother. He was unemployed, had an erratic sleep schedule, exhibited poor hygiene,
Is Your Young Adult Suffering From Anxiety or Failure to Launch?
Jan is a twenty-nine-year-old female client who is living with her parents. She complains of multiple physical and psychological problems and rarely
Failure to Launch Your Young Adult
Failure to launch (FTL) is popularly defined as “the inability to be independent and self-reliant.” Matthew McConaughey starred in a movie entitled
Parents, Have Your Young Adults Let Go?
"I have tried to let go, but my son hangs on." These are the words of a parent who attended one of my workshops. Kids are hanging around home longer
To Fund or Not to Fund Your Young Adult Child. That is the Question!
Are There Specific Guidelines? Are there specific guidelines or rules on funding a young adult? The short answer is “no.” In this article, I will