Raising children is never easy—and just because they turn 18 doesn’t mean the challenges suddenly disappear. In fact, for many parents, the struggles can evolve and even grow.
Take the story of one single mother. Her 21-year-old son threatened to move out and live with his father unless she bought him a new car. Suddenly, she found herself caught in a difficult, uncomfortable situation—one that hardly reflected a healthy parent-child relationship.
So, what can she do to navigate this tricky scenario? And more importantly, what steps can any parent take when faced with similar challenges to reduce conflict and maintain a positive relationship?