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Benefits of Accepting Your Child’s Path

Many parents pressure their children to follow the same paths they followed, or ones that they believe are “best” for them, particularly with regard to education and vocation decisions, religious choices, and cultural and social activities...

October 23, 2013 Daniel A. Miller acceptance, accepting others, accepting our children, Accepting people as they are, al-anon, benefits of acceptance, children's life path, controlling parents, Daniel A Miller, high expectations, letting go of control, life path, losing control finding serenity, parental acceptance 1952

When Parents Fail to Surrender Control at School

School and education is particularly rife with parental control, whether it’s parents choosing their children’s classes, offering too much advice or help with homework, or constantly “coming to the rescue.” I have previously shared my strong...

August 5, 2012 Daniel A. Miller college transition problems, controlling parents, Daniel A Miller, decontrol tools, excessive control, letting go of parental control, losing control finding serenity, relinquishing control, school control, surrender, surrendering control, transition to college 1870