Failure To Launch Is A Real Thing: The Young Adult Living On My Couch Proves It

My husband and I rented Mathew Mcconaughey’s movie, “Failure To Launch” which was recommended by a friend as a good comedy—except we weren’t laughing. We had our own launch pad downstairs that doubled as a couch and was usually occupied by our young adult × Young Adult
n. noun Merriam-Webster dictionary provides two definitions of the term young adult: 1. a teenager (used especially by publishers and librarians). 2. a person in the early years of adulthood. The term ‘ young adult’ referrs to a confusing and often times, turbulent and chaotic time in a young man or woman’s life. The ages of 17 – 26, are a time of finding oneself in a struggle to carve out a lifestyle of one’s choosing. It is no wonder that many young men and women struggle with this time and need outside assistance in order to live a healthy and productive lifestyle. Young adults who are troubled, can find solace from various transitional living programs for troubled young adults. Programs such as residential treatment, Independent living programs and rehabilitation programs, are all viable options for troubled young men and women.
. It seems to be a common ailment as I have friends who are experiencing the same thing. Why are adolescents × Adolescents
Adolescents /ad.o.les.cent/ n.Noun The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the term adolescent as a young person living in the transitional period between the years of puberty and adulthood until they reach the age of full maturity. Adolescents or teenagers, are living in a turbulent and trying time in a person’s lifetime. If ill prepared, teens may flounder or display negative behaviors at home. Adolescents are prone to negative behaviors such as, drug and alcohol abuse and other chemical dependencies, sexual misconduct or acting out, failing grades at school and disrespect towards authority. It is for this reason that parents of adolescents need to be particularly mindful when they reach their teenage years. If a teenager is struggling during thus time of adolescence it, is crucial for parents to seek the right care for their son or daughter.    During this time, people are typically more susceptible to negative behaviors and dangerous habits.
 living at home more and more? People say it’s the economy, but when we got married we struggled. We both worked and went to school and lived in an apartment so tiny we could do everything in one room. Our kitchen was often mistaken for a closet. It seems that children today are content with doing nothing and enjoy having their parents provide for them. I want to know where we went wrong.

The growing trend of the “failure to launch” generation is becoming more and more prominent in American households. Call Zion Educational Systems’ Family Advocates at (866) 471-8579 to speak to a professional who can ensure your child will be set up for success.

Where’s the launch button?

Just like the Staples, “That Was Easy” button parents want an easy way to fix the problem. Most situations didn’t happen overnight and with professional help families can figure out how to give their adolescent the skills and tools to get out on their own. Most children and adults do what they’re doing because it’s working for them. They are getting something out of it. Your child may enjoy the lack of responsibility, the availability of free food, and sleeping in. What he’s getting has to change or his behavior won’t. At Zion Educational Systems’ Family Advocates have helped families transition their kids from home to real life. Call (866) 471-8579 for more information.