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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I understand the cardinal rules of parenting adult children—shifting from a managerial role to a supportive one—but I’m really struggling with how to handle situations where my early 20s child is making risky, ill-informed decisions.
Some Examples:  (1) Wanting to ski out of bounds in a potential avalanche zone alone, with no avalanche safety training or supplies other than a beacon and shovel. (2) Solo Hiking and camping with limited experience, no personal protection, and inadequate preparation for the weather. (3) Doing advanced skateboarding tricks (ramps, pools, jumps) but refusing to wear a helmet.
They seem sure that they know everything and get irritated when I bring up safety considerations. I get that they’re an adult, but it feels impossible to just stay silent and hope they don’t seriously hurt themselves. How do I navigate this in a way that respects their independence but also keeps them from making potentially life-threatening mistakes?[/quote]

Find an ER physician or nurse who can talk to them with stories, facts and statistics so they can calculate risks involved with such behavior. Its not possible for a parent to knock any more sense into adult kids. [/quote]

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