# 3014: Suffering and Other Qualities Parents Share with Young Adults by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting Go on Parenting Young Adults

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Podcast: [Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569)
Published: 2026-05-22T07:00:00+00:00
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3014: Dr. Jack Stoltzfus explores the shared emotional struggles between parents and young adults during the difficult transition into independence, emphasizing that suffering, love, and the desire for a fulfilling future are deeply mutual experiences. Drawing inspiration from Kate Bowler’s reflections on vulnerability and hardship, he offers a compassionate perspective that encourages empathy, patience, and deeper connection instead of blame or frustration. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentslettinggo.com/suffering-and-other-qualities-parents-share-with-young-adults/ Quotes to ponder: “We need to know that as parents, we hurt because they hurt, but we will be there for them, no matter what.” “Parents are anxious, frustrated, fearful, and helpless to know how to move their son or daughter toward adulthood.” “A third commonality between parents and young adults is that both want the young adult to be happy, successful, and fulfilled.” Episode references: Of Boys and Men: https://www.brookings.edu/books/of-boys-and-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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