Does “launching” your teen mean kicking them out at 18?
If your child only becomes capable when you separate, something’s broken. In this video, Greg & Rachel Denning expose why “move out at 18” is a modern psyop that weakens families and robs teens of real independence. You’ll learn how to build capability before 18—so your young adult is confident, competent, and contributing while still benefiting from mentorship, connection, and family legacy.
Key Takeaways
✅ Failure to launch is a parenting-skill problem, not an age problem.
✅ By mid-teens, kids should be capable, confident, and contributing at home.
✅ Comfort & convenience sabotage growth—skills and systems build it.
✅ Teach life skills early: cooking, cleaning, finances, self-management.
✅ Mentor through 16–25: support big decisions, deepen character, build skills.
✅ Generational families win: keep wisdom, wealth, and warmth under one roof.
✅ If independence only follows separation, change the method—not the goal.
Chapters
00:00 Epic Adventures and Homecomings
03:02 Rethinking the 18-Year-Old Move-Out Myth
06:06 The Impact of Cultural Norms on Independence
08:43 Parenting Skills and the Failure to Launch
11:54 The Role of Education in Young Adulthood
14:41 Cultural Perspectives on Family Dynamics
17:44 The Dangers of Social Media Influence
20:31 Reframing Independence and Parenting Strategies
27:42 Empowering Children with Life Skills
34:52 The Importance of Parenting Techniques
44:43 Building a Family Legacy and Financial Stability
Memorable Quotes
🗣 “If your kids only become capable when you kick them out—you’ve already failed.”
🗣 “Comfort and convenience don’t create capable kids.”
🗣 “We’re unconsciously sabotaging our own success as parents.”
🗣 “Change the method—not the goal.”
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