Parents, Learn to Start Saying "No"
Parenting Today's Teens
08/08/22
•17m
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Doing everything for your children when they're little is totally acceptable — but when they become teens, continuing to attend to their every need will only enable their selfishness. In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about the steps you can take to model selflessness for your kids and ensure they don't grow up to be self-centered adults. Don't miss this important topic!
For more on how to help guide your teen toward healthy independence, read Mark's article, "Balanced Parenting," at bit.ly/3D3zUUW
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For more insight on how to guide your teen through today's culture, download Mark's e-book, "When Your Teen Is Struggling," at heartlightministries.org/when-your-teen-is-struggling-offer/
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