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Pam Broker, the founder and director of Milestones for Young Adults in Idaho, a young adult program, spoke to Lon Woodbury and Liz McGhee on Parent Choices for Struggling Teens show on L.A. Talk Radio. She talked about what young adults need to do to grow up and become independent, mature adults. The host of the show, Lon Woodbury is the founder of Woodbury Reports. He has worked with families and struggling teens since 1984. Co-host Elizabeth McGhee is the Director of Admissions and Referral Relations at Sandhill Child Development Center. She has over 19 years of clinical, consulting and referral relations experience. Parent Choices for Struggling Teens is sponsored by Father Flanagan's Boys Town in Nebraska.
Guest Profile
Pamela Broker is the owner of a young adult program called Milestones for Youthful Adults. She has worked with adolescents, young adults and their family members for numerous years, including working at no less than 6 different programs in the Northwest as an admissions director.
Challenges on the Young Adult's Road to Self-Reliance
The young adult's path to self-reliance in North America is rife with troubles. The classic path to maturity--which is working, getting married, raising children, and contributing to culture-- is increasingly challenging for today's youths. There are numerous reasons for this dilemma. One is society's impact. It takes longer to get a great education and earn professional credentials. Additionally, most entry level work scarcely pays for the cost of food and shelter and life's necessities. Two is the impact of telecommunication devices. It's possible for a kid to have their needs met vicariously through the Web. Three are over-functioning moms and dads, who are doing everything for their kids. Four are youngster having emotional issues like learning disorders,debilitating physical conditions or addictions and dependencies. However, Pamela also thought that a big part of the problem could just be the youngster's hesitation to leave home. "They are comfortable where they are," she pointed out. "Why would they try to do something completely different? They get money by asking for it, a roof over their head, a cozy bed, and delicious meals.".
The guest offered several pointers for parents: provide kids bottom line instructions, give them a chance to try things out, and simply let them learn from their mistakes if they do happen to run out of money. She recommended that moms and dads make it clear to their children that their kid's disarray is not the parent's turmoil. Furthermore, toward the close of the program, she summarized how parents can acquire external assistance from their local community, from therapists and coaches, and from companies devoted to assisting young people develop into mature adults.
Summary
The discussion covered the many possibilities about adolescent's "failure to launch." It also covered the adverse effect of helicopter parenting, the distracting influence of telecommunication devices, and the growing alienation experienced in modern culture. Lastly, it touched on how a child's mind does not fully develop up until they are twenty-five years old. Other topics covered were how parenting has actually changed over the last few decades, and exactly what parents can do to help their children grow up and be part of the world.
Guest Profile
Pamela Broker is the owner of a young adult program called Milestones for Youthful Adults. She has worked with adolescents, young adults and their family members for numerous years, including working at no less than 6 different programs in the Northwest as an admissions director.
Challenges on the Young Adult's Road to Self-Reliance
The young adult's path to self-reliance in North America is rife with troubles. The classic path to maturity--which is working, getting married, raising children, and contributing to culture-- is increasingly challenging for today's youths. There are numerous reasons for this dilemma. One is society's impact. It takes longer to get a great education and earn professional credentials. Additionally, most entry level work scarcely pays for the cost of food and shelter and life's necessities. Two is the impact of telecommunication devices. It's possible for a kid to have their needs met vicariously through the Web. Three are over-functioning moms and dads, who are doing everything for their kids. Four are youngster having emotional issues like learning disorders,debilitating physical conditions or addictions and dependencies. However, Pamela also thought that a big part of the problem could just be the youngster's hesitation to leave home. "They are comfortable where they are," she pointed out. "Why would they try to do something completely different? They get money by asking for it, a roof over their head, a cozy bed, and delicious meals.".
The guest offered several pointers for parents: provide kids bottom line instructions, give them a chance to try things out, and simply let them learn from their mistakes if they do happen to run out of money. She recommended that moms and dads make it clear to their children that their kid's disarray is not the parent's turmoil. Furthermore, toward the close of the program, she summarized how parents can acquire external assistance from their local community, from therapists and coaches, and from companies devoted to assisting young people develop into mature adults.
Summary
The discussion covered the many possibilities about adolescent's "failure to launch." It also covered the adverse effect of helicopter parenting, the distracting influence of telecommunication devices, and the growing alienation experienced in modern culture. Lastly, it touched on how a child's mind does not fully develop up until they are twenty-five years old. Other topics covered were how parenting has actually changed over the last few decades, and exactly what parents can do to help their children grow up and be part of the world.
About the Author:
Learn more about Lon Woodbury on Struggling Teens. He has recorded the entire interview on his weekly L.A. Talk Radio show for people to listen to at any time.
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