Should Parents be Happy While Their Kids are Doing Poorly?

Stefania, the mother of a 17yr old reports that her husband is so distraught over their son's behavior that it is ruining their lives and wants to know if she's wrong for wanting her own happiness. In this episode Neil explains how parents' feelings can overwhelm kids and can interfere with their ability to learn and grow from their experiences. In the end he prescribes happiness for Stefania and her husband. Have a question for Neil? Submit it now for discussion on a future episode of The Healthy Family Connections Podcast: http://neildbrown.com/submit