We often get questions about various situations and circumstances in people's' lives. It's also true that we often hear the same kinds of questions. Maybe the details change, but the main idea remains constant.  

In this series we are going to tackle a series of questions that have found their way to us.  Again, some of the details may be a little different from one person to another, but there is. a good chance that the main idea will carry over to many of you. 

In this first show the question covered is essentially, how much should you as an adult get involved in your parents marriage?  With the idea that their parents are not getting along or have the quality of marriage they once had.  As their child, what's your role?

If the roles were reversed it will still be very much the same kind of problem.  As parents, how much should you involve yourself in the relationships of your adult children?  

In a nutshell, we much always realize that we are unable to "fix" people.  People have to "fix" themselves.  With that in mind you begin to find your proper place in how you can deal with these situations.  At Rock Solid Families we like to think that we can open doors for people, but they must be willing to walk in on their own.  The same hold's true in helping your parents with their marriage. 

Encouragement, prayer, and being their is your first and foremost important role.  Counseling or even advice giving is most likely not something you should entertain. Your emotional connection as the child to your parents makes it very difficult to say the things that may need to be said without causing more damage. Yes, you can encourage your parents to get counseling, and you even should.  But do yourself a favor and leave that job to someone that is not emotionally connected. 

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