Parents are stressed. Kids are stressed. Yet, we continue to encourage and support methods of
parenting that are exhausting and unsustainable, and that do not adequately prepare children
for adulthood. Parents who over-function often report strained marital relationships, constant
worry and little joy in life. Kids who have over-functioning parents are more likely to experience
anxiety and/or depression, and to have poorly developed problem-solving, critical thinking and
general life skills. This is a fascinating book, full of examples, research citations and
recommendations for further reading.