Well, hello, everyone. I'm James Dobson, and you're listening to Family Talk, a listener-supported ministry.

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The fear is very real that if they don't help, their child will not make it.

But you know what I challenge them with?

How do you know?

How do you know that God might have a plan?

How do you know when you step back that your adult child may show you an amazing side you've

never seen.

I didn't know what would happen in my son's life, but I had to believe that God had a better

plan than me.

Welcome to Dr. James Dobson's family talk.

I'm Roger Marsh, and today you will hear the remainder of a conversation Dr. Dobson had with

author Alison Botke on this tough issue of prodigal children.

Now on yesterday's program, Allison shared the story of her son Chris and how his rebellious

nature drove him to a prison and why parents can't enable the bad behavior of their kids.

On today's broadcast, Allison will give parents very practical steps to break the cycle of

allowing their child's behavior to continue

and emphasizes the importance of making a plan of action for parenting a prodigal child.

Here now is part two of Dr. Dobson's conversation with author Alison Botke here on Family Talk.

Last time, Allison, we talked about what you say to the parents that you're speaking to

at these conferences that you're holding all over the country.

First of all, confirm for me my expectation that people are just sponges for the information you're giving because they are struggling and hurting so much.

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