Mature children who have opened their eyes in this global culture must be dealt with very wisely by the parents. Even a small instance of mishandling can cause irreparable damage and we may end up losing them to the tempestuous waves of this whirlpool.
The most important thing that we parents must be very cautious of is refraining from enforcing our decisions on our children who are entering mature age. We may have a particular social and religious background and we may passionately like our views to be shared and followed by our children. There is no harm in prudently discussing what our views are but we may inflict great harm on them if we try to impose our views on them. This is something that must be totally avoided. As responsible parents, we should try to facilitate the needs and requirements of their “personality type.” Each mature child and young adult may have a specific outlook about life. God has given him or her the freedom to choose his or her path.
As parents, we must learn to LET GO of our adult children. Our best contribution to their intellectual development is to instil in them a yearning for seeking the truth. If we are able to succeed in this objective, our job has been done.