What's the best way for a parent to show respect to their adult children?

Assume you are the parent of two or more adult children. They are fine, productive citizens and you are proud of them. What's the best way to prove to them that you respect them as mature adults? I'm thinking one way is to allow them the privacy they request. Am I right? Can you think of any other examples? I'd really like to know what you think.What's the best way for a parent to show respect to their adult children?
don't offer advice unless it has been asked for.





accepting that their partners are their choice to make and not yours.





being polite/civil even if you don't get along or like their partners.





telling your children what you need from your relationship with them instead of hoping they will read your mind





treat all their children (step, natural, and adoptive) equally. You don't have to feel the same for them but you can't show it.What's the best way for a parent to show respect to their adult children?
I don't think we ever stop being parents! Our children, even as adults, still look for our approval %26amp; respect. A nice card, verbal praise, taking them to dinner, asking them what's new in their lives... all of these things are ssssooo important!





If your parents were not supportive of your when you were becoming an adult, think of what you wanted to hear more than anything, and then say it! If your parents were always there for you %26amp; were your best friends, then project that same type of behavior towards your adult children.





We forget sometimes that our children do not owe us ';anything'; - It's us to always be giving to them, so that they pass onto their children the same type of love, honor, respect, %26amp; praise.
That's definitely one thing you can (and should!) do. Telling them that you're proud of them would probably work too, and talking to them as equals instead of children.
Well, I am only 13 but I'd have to say asking them what is going on at work, or colledge or whatever. Don't get into there rooms EVER, and don't answer the phone when friends call.
Privacy and letting them be independant. Dont call them all the time, let them solve their own problems, you can give advice but it's not your life to live. You're still a person- work on your own life.
Absolutely, staying out of their way. Especially if they are doing so good already. Once in a while I would mention how proud I am of them.
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