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1942: Am I a "Good Enough" Parent? by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting Go on Accepting Imperfection in Our Parenting Styles

Oct 27, 2023

11:32

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Dr. Jack Stoltzfus discusses accepting imperfections in parenting and transitioning into young adulthood. Topics include the concept of 'good enough parenting', relinquishing control over young adults, the pressure to be perfect parents, and the importance of self-acceptance.

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Being a 'good enough' parent and expressing love and availability contribute to cherished memories.

Letting go of expectations and embracing imperfections fosters a healthy relationship with young adults.

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The Guilt of Parenting

Being a parent often leads to feelings of guilt. Parents put pressure on themselves to be excellent, but comparisons to other parents can cause doubts. While only 3% of parents considered themselves excellent, the idea of being a 'good enough' parent can be more beneficial. Dr. Jack Stoltzfuss acknowledges his own imperfections as a parent, but emphasizes the importance of expressing love and being available for children's struggles. Though parents may have done things differently, creating unique connections and spending intentional one-on-one time contributes to cherished memories.

Introduction

2min

Reflections on Parenting: Embracing Imperfection and Transitioning into Young Adulthood

3min

Accepting Imperfection in Our Parenting Styles

3min

Being Good Enough as a Parent

3min

Dr. Jack Stoltzfus talks about being a good enough parent

Episode 1942: Am I a "Good Enough" Parent? by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting Go on Accepting Imperfection in Our Parenting Styles

Dr. Stoltzfus’ mission is to provide information, education, guidance and resources to parents of young adults who are struggling to launch or let go while maintaining a positive, caring relationship with their young adult. More today than ever before parents of young adults are trying to determine the best approach to aiding their young adults in their challenges of identity, independence, and intimacy without either contributing to their dependency or their alienation.

For more than thirty-five years, Dr. Stoltzfus has worked with parents and their young adult children within the context of a chemical dependency treatment program, an inpatient mental health facility, a Child Guidance Clinic, a youth service agency, and a private practice. Originally Dr. Stoltzfus was trained as a marriage and family therapist working with parents and their adolescent children. Now his practice is focused on parents of emerging adults — millennials and the next generation of soon-to-be young adults.

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