My son with ADHD is 18 now and legally I cannot make decisions for him anymore but he still needs so much help and I do not know how to step back without letting him fail.
More people experience this than they realize.
The legal threshold of adulthood creates an artificial boundary that ignores the gradual nature of developing executive function and judgment.
“Where Are You with Parenting a child with disability or neurodivergence?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.