This excellent book covers all aspects of relating to adult children. For instance, it describes problems with children in their twenties who drift, never leaving home; or who don't want independence; or who treat their parents as doormats.

I don't have any of those problems, but still found it very interesting in understanding better how younger people think, and why the traditional model of the empty next is no longer so appropriate. There was advice in dealing with behaviour problems, with boyfriends/girlfriends, with in-laws, with money... and one about what we leave our children as legacies, not just financial but moral and spiritual too.

The book is very well written, with anecdotes and clear advice. My only quibble was that almost every page was advice about going to counselling to resolve problems - but for some that may, of course, be appropriate.

All in all, highly recommended to anyone with adult (or nearly adult) children, particularly if you are having any problems with them. Written from a Judaeo-Christian perspective, but relevant to anyone. ( )