How to Build a Family Your Adult Kids Want to Come Home To | V165

When your children are 30 years old, will they want to spend time with you—or will they come home because they feel obligated?

That question can change how you parent today.

In Episode 165 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis talk about something that becomes increasingly important as children grow:

The transition from raising obedient children to building relationships with connected adults.

Rules change.

Curfews disappear.

Chores eventually disappear.

But hopefully, the relationship remains.

So what makes children want a lifelong relationship with their parents?

Greg and Jacquie discuss:

How to build trust with your childrenWhy parents' reactions determine what kids are willing to shareCreating emotional safety without eliminating accountabilityWhy respect has to go both waysThe importance of forgiveness and moving forwardHow laughter makes families enjoyableWhy shared memories matterThe power of simple everyday family traditionsQuestions every couple should ask about their family cultureHow parenting needs to change as children become adultsWhy belonging makes adult children want to come home

Jacquie shares that one of their priorities has always been making sure their kids know they can bring difficult situations to them without wondering whether Mom or Dad will emotionally explode. They may still have consequences or problems to work through, but they know their parents will walk through it with them.