# 96 | When Grown Kids Take Advantage: Setting Boundaries - What Would You Do? #18 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-perfect-romance-7063069/96-when-grown-kids-take-advantage-setting-boundaries-what-would-you-do-18 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-perfect-romance-7063069/96-when-grown-kids-take-advantage-setting-boundaries-what-would-you-do-18.md Podcast: [My Perfect Romance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-perfect-romance-7063069) Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://myperfectromance.com Audio file: https://episodes.castos.com/6711de25adbb22-90915127/2506978/c1e-rq2gvio7d92t0wpw1-ok012g64iwmw-cfq2h8.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/my-perfect-romance-7063069/episodes/96-when-grown-kids-take-advantage-setting-boundaries-what-would-you-do-18 Duration seconds: 1967 ## Resource Val, Courtney, and Lisa explore the delicate dynamics of adult children’s independence, boundary setting, and the importance of self-care for parents dealing with unresponsive or disrespectful behavior from their grown children. Discover practical strategies to foster healthier relationships and support your loved ones without losing yourself. Main Topics: The impact of adult children's recurring cancellations and disrespect on parents The developmental stages of young adults and expectations for mature behavior How to establish and enforce boundaries effectively with adult children The significance of self-compassion, self-esteem, and emotional resilience for parents Strategies for transforming transactional relationships into genuine human connections Resources and Links: Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown Connect With Us: Let’s Chat! Have a love story to share or a book recommendation we can’t miss? Maybe you have a "What Would You Do?" dilemma for us to tackle? We’d also love to hear from published authors or fellow relationship podcasters interested in an interview! Head over to www.myperfectromance.com to connect. But while you're here… don’t forget to follow the show and leave a rating or review. It means the world to us! Legal Disclaimer: My Perfect Romance is hosted by friends sharing personal opinions and entertainment. We are not licensed relationship experts, counselors, or therapists. For professional advice, please consult a licensed relationship specialist or mental health professional. Coming Up: Woman Down by Colleen Hoover The Marriage Seed with author Lionel Moses You, Me, & Tuscany starring Halle Bailey & Regé-Jean Page ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/my-perfect-romance-7063069/episodes/96-when-grown-kids-take-advantage-setting-boundaries-what-would-you-do-18/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-perfect-romance-7063069/96-when-grown-kids-take-advantage-setting-boundaries-what-would-you-do-18.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.