What are the obstacles? Chiefly, your parents may balk at your taking over control of their lives. And make no mistake: In part it is a control issue. They also may still feel that they are the parents, you are the child, and that you need to take direction from them, not vice-versa. But mixed with that is reluctance to relinquish control of their lives or to recognize the aging process that necessitates it. So how do you go about parenting your parents with a minimum of fuss and friction? We've compiled some articles and resources to let you know you're not alone.