Is Your Child Stuck in 'Waithood'?
Parenting Today's Teens
10/26/22
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If you don't switch to a training model instead of a teaching model when your child becomes a teen, there's a chance they might hit the brakes on entering adulthood — and get stuck in "waithood." In this episode, Mark Gregston shares why you need to slowly wean your teen off of your provision so they're ready to soar into independence once they become adults. Check it out!
For more advice on how to teach your teen to make wise choices, check out Mark's book, "Developing Rules and Consequences" at bit.ly/3BLttp4
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