Healthy parenting involves teaching the child to become empowered and independent and have faith in their own capabilities. Generational codependency can harm the child, and it is important to end it through effective parenting skills. "Parenting young adults offers a unique opportunity to break the cycle of intergenerational codependency. It's about empowering them to be independent, confident, and emotionally resilient," wrote Therapist Linda Meredith.