Balance of Power in a Mentoring Relationship with Jason

The balance of power in a mentoring type relationship with a young person is continually adjusting as a child develops into adulthood.As you parent, shifting ownership to them is an important part of their development. When they are autistic and/or neurodivergent and have a different timeline for developmental milestones it can create challenges as they start adulting.In this episode are some principals to consider when navigating these shifts.What You'll Learn from this Episode:What someone has to feel in order to do something differently.Why you want a relationship of influence instead of a relationship of power.Are you giving then what they want or what they need?The important shift that’s a necessary part of development.The impact ownership of decisions has long-term.Featured on the Show:Join our email list so you can get our free 3-part video course: Start Parenting Confidently With 3 Simple StepsVisit NeuroDevMentoring.com to learn more about our specialized co-ed mentoring program for neurodivergent young adults.Follow us on facebook and Debbie on Instagram! Join the conversation and comment to share your insights from this episode.👉 If this episode resonated with you, we’d love for you to leave a quick 5 star review sharing your favorite takeaway. It helps us create more meaningful content for listeners like you. 📩 Want more insights and practical tools? Be sure to join our email list for inspiration and updates. 🔵 For deeper support, consider joining our NDM Circle Community at NDM.Circle.so—a space for parents and professionals navigating the complexities of parenting neurodivergent young people.