How to Love Difficult Parents: Wisdom for a Challenging Relationship

We are used to having our parents help us, but how do we handle it when the tables areturnedand our parents are the ones who need help? Declininghealth, financial needs, divorce, relational issueswhats an adult childs role when their parents are struggling? Or when there is conflict with them because ofdifferinglifestyles andparenting philosophies?

Counselor JimNewheiserunderstandsthemany types of challenges adults may facein their relationship with their parents, whether it betheir parents financial strain,a struggle to properly care for their home or their health,conflict related to care for the grandchildren,or destructive relational choices.He helps readers understand their responsibility tohonor their parents, and tobe prepared to help with their needs,but also to recognizetheir first responsibility to their relationshipwith the Lord andtheirown marriage and children.Healso gives guidance onwhat offenses to graciously overlook and what offensestohandlewith gentleness and love.Ultimately, there may be some bad situations that are out of your control, butyou can always be a loving representative of the Lordin how you respond.