Parenting is a journey of letting go At Sarah's age, you should wear a hat of being a consultant. A Consultant is there only when asked to be there. If isn’t asked, doesn’t butt in. Doesn’t interfere. But if helped is needed, will be there. When your kids already have their own family, your role is just to be there when they need you. That you’re just one phone call away and always available for help. This is from “How to Deal with Horror Parents, Monster Kids and Freaky Siblings” by Bro. Bo Sanchez,