Failure to Launch: Why Your Twentysomething Hasn't Grown Up...and What to Do

Description: Failure to Launch: Why Your Twentysomething Hasnt Grown Up...and What to Do Description Product Description From an expert in adolescent psychology comes a groundbreaking, timely, and necessary guide for parents of the 2.2 million young adults in America who are struggling to find their way in the world. In Dr. Mark McConville's decades of experience as a family clinical psychologist, perhaps no problem has been more fraught than that of young adults who fail to successfully transition from adolescence into adulthood. These kids--technically adults--just can't get it together: They can't hold a job, they struggle to develop meaningful relationships, and they often end up back in their parents' spare bedroom or on the couch. In fact, studies show that 1 in 4 Americans aged 25 to 34 neither work nor attend school, and it's a problem that spans all socioeconomic and geographic boundaries. McConville investigates the root causes of this problem: Why are modern kids "failing to launch" in ever-increasing numbers? The key, McConville has found, is that they are struggling with three critical skills that are necessary to make the transition from childhood to adulthood--finding a sense of purpose, developing administrative responsibility, and cultivating interdependence. In Failure to Launch, McConville breaks these down into achievable, accessible goals and offers a practical guide for the whole family, to help parents instill those skills in their young adults--and to get their kids into the real world, ready to start their lives. Review “In more and more families, the nest just isn’t emptying. Psychologist McConville explores what parents can do to coax their young ‘transitioners’ towards adulthood.” –People “McConville is well qualified to guide parents through the challenges that many face but are less frequently examined. A valuable go-to resource for parents and teens alike.” –Library Journal (starred review) “A straightforward, helpful guide for families struggling with a child’s ability to make their own way.” –Kirkus Reviews "McConville's style is welcoming, and his advice is reassuring. Parents facing these challenges (and there are plenty) will snap this up." —Booklist "Mark McConville offers a guilt-free look at why your kid is failing to launch, and explains how to tweak your parent-child interactions so that your kid becomes motivated to slide into the driver's seat of their own life. Empathetic, wise, and frank. Truly a must-read for parents of struggling twentysomethings." —Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How to Raise an Adult "Growing up isn’t what it used to be, says psychologist Mark McConville – and because of that, parents need a new parenting tool-kit to help their kids transition into adulthood with strength, resilience, and grace. The good news: even young people who seem “stuck” can be taught the skills they need to thrive in this important stage of life. Failure to Launch is essential reading for any parent whose child is struggling to find his or her way in the world." —Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone “On one of the toughest topics in all of parenting—what to do when a grown child refuses to grow up— Failure to Launch offers clear, practical, and deeply insightful advice. With wisdom, empathy, and unflinching honesty, Dr. Mark McConville explains just how young people get stuck and lays out a helpful path forward for the whole family.” —Lisa Damour, author of Untangled and Under Pressure "What is loving support? What is destructive enabling? With an easy manner and deep respect for both parents and youth, the brilliant Mark McConville offers insight and clarity for weary parents. Failure to Launch will lead you and your child out of the confusing maze of post-adolescence by defining the specific and surprising markers of the New Adulthood – tangible developmental skills young people need to take vibrant ownership of their future. Read this book and breathe!" —Wendy Mogel, Ph.D., author of The Bles About Us Since our founding, we have taken special pride and pleasure in being able to participate in the exciting world of eCommerce and providing products of the highest quality. It is with this philosophy that we want to run our store and provide exceptional value to you as our customer. Payment We accept payment by PayPal. Tracking Your Order: Once your order ships a tracking number will be sent to you via the email address used to place your order. Problem with My Order: For concerns regarding your order, please contact us here. Shipping All of our shipments are free for you our customer unless you decide to upgrade your shipping for a small fee. 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