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Parents of Young Adults

Parents of Young Adults

The purpose of this survey is twofold. First, to learn about your views and experiences of parenting your adult child (18-35 years old) as they transition (launch) into adulthood. Second, if you met with Dr. Jack Stoltzfus for family counseling, to learn what was helpful and what he could do to improve. If you have a question or concern, please contact Dr. Jack separately at drjackstoltzfus@yahoo.com, as survey responses are anonymous. Look for a summary of the findings in an upcoming webinar and newsletter. PLEASE COMPLETE BY FEBRUARY 20, 2026. Thank you.
1.What age group do you belong to?
1928-1945
1946-1964
1965-1980
1981-1996
N/A
N/A
2.What is the age of your young adult?
Under Age 18
Age 19-23
Age 24-29
Age 30-35
Age 36-40
N/A
3.What is your status as a parent?
A biological or adoptive parent in a two parent home
A step parent in a blended family
A single parent
A grandparent
N/A
4.What is your gender?
5.What is the gender of your young adult?
6.How would you describe your relationship with your young adult?
Very negative
Negative
Neither negative or positive
Positive
Very positive
N/A
7.Does your young adult have a substance abuse problem that may be interfering with their progress toward responsible independence?
8.Has your young adult had special needs such as physical, mental, or learning disabilities that may have interfered with their progress toward responsible independence?
9.Has your young adult's preoccupation with social media, gaming, or being online interfered with their progress toward adulthood?
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
N/A
10.Has your young adult's struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or substance abuse interfered with their transition to adulthood?
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
N/A
11.What are the one or two biggest challenges you are facing or have faced with your young adult?
12.I feel responsible for my young adult's success in life.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
N/A
13.I have experienced worry and anxiety about my young adult's future.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
N/A
14.What are your biggest worries, fears or concerns regarding your young adult? What keeps you awake at night? Please describe.
15.I have had a harder time letting go of my young adult than did my parents when I was a young adult.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
N/A
16.If you believe that you have had harder time letting go of your young adult child please indicate the reasons for this.
17.I have communicated, through word and action, my unconditional love for them, no matter what.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
N/A
18.I have communicated in word and action support for my young adult's unique and separate identity.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
N/A
19.I have fully supported my young adult's efforts and desires for independence.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
N/A
20.I have apologized for the mistakes I made and for things that happened in the family that may have hurt my relationship with my young adult.
21.I have forgiven my adult child for their behavior and actions toward me that have been hurtful or damaging to our relationship.
22.I have been firm in saying no, setting expectations, and ensuring consequences with my young adult.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
N/A
23.I believe my young adult child is launched when they are responsibly independent (financially, physically, emotionally) and still communicating with me.
24.Unless there are special health or disability needs, a twenty-five-year-old should not be living at home.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
N/A
25.Any young adult without special needs who lives at home should be either in school, working, or a combination of both.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
N/A
26.What have you tried that has worked to help your young adult move toward responsible independence? List all helpful actions.
27.What have you tried that hasn't worked to help your young adult move toward responsible independence? List all actions.
28.If you have participated in family counseling with Dr. Jack, have you been able to maintain communication and a positive connection with your adult child?
29.If you have been in family counseling with Dr. Jack, what has been most helpful?
30.If you have been in family counseling with Dr. Jack, what suggestions would you give him to help him be more helpful to parents?
31.What questions or unresolved concerns do you have that you would like Dr. Jack to address in future newsletters (blogs) or in the upcoming webinar for parents?
32.What's the best advice you can give to other parents to help them successfully launch  their adult children? List all suggestions.
Current Progress,
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