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People often like to proffer opinions about how to deal with your child who has rebelled or run away. It's usually none of their business, and they rarely have worthwhile recommendations. You may sometimes wonder how they have the chutzpah to ask such personal questions.

The following responses may help you deal with those nosy busybodies:

Question: What did you do wrong to cause him to leave home?

Answer: We’re obviously very proud of the background that he got at home. Now that he’s off on his own, I'm sure that he will manage well. Everybody is satisfied with his decision.

Question: But don’t you want to change the way she’s acting?

Answer: No. Do you like when somebody tries to change the way you act?

Question: But she’s your child.

Answer: Yes, and I’m proud of her.

Question: Do you want the situation to go on like this forever?

Answer: Why does this have to do with the calendar?

Question: Does everybody in your family agree with your actions?

Answer: It should be quite obvious that we’re all quite happy.

Question: You know that you can always call on me if you need any help.

Answer: Oh, did I give the impression that I’m not managing by myself?

Question: But don’t you miss your child at family gatherings?

Answer: Do you have 100% attendance at all of your family gatherings?

Question: Don’t you sometimes wish that things would be better with your child?

Answer: We have both feet on the ground.

Answer:I feel sorry for people who always wish that their lives would be different.

Question: Are you satisfied with the way things turned out?

Answer: Of course. He's a productive and independent member of society. Many parents can't say that about their children.

Question: But you have so much more to offer her.

Answer: We have offered our child a great deal. We know our limits, and we know when to stop. There's no reason for us to be greedy. From now on she's on her own, and she is independent. That's wonderful.

Question: Don't you want to see your grandchildren?

Answer: When my grandchildren are old enough, they may decide to see me – if I'm still around at that time. We can play it by ear at that time.

Answer:I would never do anything behind my children's back.