Why read Slouching Toward Adulthood?

Book cover of Slouching Toward Adulthood: Observations from the Not-So-Empty Nest

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A witty and insightful report from the parenting trenches by the mother of two "adultescents"

Millions of American parents sit down to dinner every night, wondering why fully grown children are joining them—or, more likely, grunting good-bye as they head out for another night of who knows what. Sally Koslow,…

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1 author picked Slouching Toward Adulthood as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Randy J. Paterson

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The cultivation of independent adulthood is a tricky dance - usually at least part of the time conducted with parents. It helps to see the other side of the fence, and Koslow describes the emotional journey of parents as they gradually disengage from their role as captain of the ship of a young adult’s life. Whether they know it or not, you are almost certainly the biggest and most lasting project of their entire lives, and standing on the sidelines to watch it sink or swim ain’t easy.

From Randy's list on building adulthood in your twenties.