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Parenting
Adult Children
•We then become a counselor, coach, prayer warrior, and cheerleader.
–Even while on this trip, my son Ethan emailed me,
wanting me to know about a
medical problem that he has or had.
–Our children contact us to ask to pray for particular
personal and other needs.
•We can also learn from our children. My sons can advise me about cars and many technical areas, such as metal-working. I’m moving from being an authority figure to being a close colleague.
•Children can also show us our faults, if we are willing
to listen.