I found that I ended up being a bit more nervous than expected to present last week for class, but I really enjoyed discussing the topic. I think this is an especially interesting relationship to examine, since many of us will soon be approaching this stage as our parents get closer to later life as well.
Just like any relationship we've discussed, communication is so important. Because of the transitional nature of this period for both parents and children, it is crucial to keep the lines of communication open so that you can work through these changes together and have a good idea about how the other person is doing in their own transition.
I also think that this time is similar to some of the struggles encountered during adolescence. The issue of independence comes up in both sets of relationships, with adolescence being the beginning of independence assertion, and the parent-adult child relationship showing the realization of that independence. In both cases, parents are in a position where they have to begin to adjust to their child's growing autonomy and how that may change the nature of their relationship with their child.
I hope you all at least moderately enjoyed the discussion/activities, and I'll see you later this week!
Megan
I enjoyed the topic and the activity. You did well, however I did sense that the ever-changing groups were not something everyone wanted to do. It was a bit much but interesting in the same.
ReplyDeleteGood feedback. It was a new experience for me trying the group mix up thing. It's always hard to find new ways of making sure people stay involved and don't just let others do all the talking for them. If I ever facilitate that kind of thing again, I'll try to make some sort of diagram so it's easier to understand how it works.
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