"Why I Write About Adult Children Issues?"

Prodigal Hope

Diana M. Rodriguez is a professional communicator and mother of three grown children. A native Washingtonian, who grew up in Alexandria, VA, Diana is currently employed as a DoD government contractor for the U.S. Army. Last year, during a period of unemployment, Diana began writing articles for the Examiner.com site on the issue of Adult Children. Diana has a multi-generational household consisting of her domestic partner, adult son, adult daughter and 2 1/2 year old granddaughter. Diana’s passionate causes and interests include: military and family issues, global human rights of women and children, family healing and harmony, social media and strategic communications. To read Diana's articles: http://www.examiner.com/x-22065-DC-Adult-Children-Examiner To follow Diana on Twitter: www.twitter.com/DCgal62 Parents are not infallible--Learning to put the past behind and move forward: http://www.examiner.com/x-22065-DC-Adult-Children-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Parents-are-not-infallible-Learning-to-put-the-past-behind-and-move-forward When there is strong disagreement maintaining civil relationships with adult children: http://www.examiner.com/x-22065-DC-Adult-Children-Examiner~y2009m9d21-When-there-is-strong-disagreement-maintaining-civil-relationships-with-adult-children The Pitfalls of living vicariously through children of any age: http://www.examiner.com/x-22065-DC-Adult-Children-Examiner~y2009m10d9-The-Pitfalls-of-living-vicariously-through-children-of-any-age 47% of parents support their adult kids--and other scary stats: http://www.adultchildrenlivingathome.com/blog/2010/03/47-of-parent-support-their-adult-kids-and-other-scary-stats/