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Settle in folks! Patrick and Shemika Harrington share their wisdom on navigating the challenging transition from parenting children to parenting adults, discussing the generational differences between Gen X parents and their Gen Z children in today's rapidly changing world.

• The difference between commanding children and conversing with adult children
• Understanding that "real parenting" often begins when children turn 18 and have full legal freedom
• How to respect your adult child's choices even when you disagree with them
• The painful reality that children may reject what you've taught them: "You guys are good parents, I just don't want what you're teaching"
• Understanding the "fire of free will" and how to parent through it
• Learning to talk less to your children and more to God about them
• The three stages of parent-child relationships: idolized (birth-10), demonized (11-25), and realized (around 30)
• Becoming adaptable and adjustable while maintaining your values
• How to navigate your adult children's romantic relationships without overstepping
• Approaching parenting as coaching rather than controlling

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