#27: WARNING: This Could Make You a Better Parent—If You’re Brave Enough to Listen (to Them) 3d5f19

"I hate you! You're the worst Mom in the world!"  Did you ever say that to your parent when you were a kid? Or maybe you were on the receiving end; watching your 5-year-old, arms crossed, storming off in protest because you wouldn’t let them bring their stuffed animal to school. They’ll get over it, you thought. And they did. Fast forward 20 years, no more plush toys, no more explosive dramatics. Just silence. You have no idea what’s going on inside their head. They're quiet now. Almost all the time. Except when they want something. You can’t help but wonder if they even like you. That look on their face when you ask them to do something, you'd think it was physically grueling work. Put your towels in the hamper – that’s all.  Do you ever wonder what your adult child  thinks of you? What do they say about you behind your back? Are you still “the worst parent in the world” - but for different reasons? You can spend the next 5 years or 50 years, never knowing, or maybe you’ll find out when they tell you their therapists thinks you've traumatized their childhood. Maybe they've traumatized your parenthood, you think. Not out loud of course.  Here’s the truth, so brace yourself. You will never truly have a meaningful and authentic relationship with your adult child if you don’t know how they really feel about you, as their parent.  If you're ready… this episode is for you.   Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the free Failure to Launch Checklist here: https://parentingfx.com/pages/ftl-checklist For a complimentary 15 minute consultation, email: [email protected] Click here to receive Shari's Free LAUNCH Advice Newsletter 🎙️ to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode. Shari can be found on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Follow her for Real Talk, No BS Parenting Tips. Search for: @sharijonaslifefx 5wk