Should You Be Friends With Your Teen?
Parenting Today's Teens
03/14/24
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Are you struggling to find the balance between friendship and parenting with your teen? Today’s parents often strive to have a close relationship with their kids, but in doing so, may blur the lines of authority. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the challenges of maintaining authority while fostering a healthy relationship with teens. They discuss the pitfalls of prioritizing friendship over leadership, and the impact it could have on your child's development — listen now!
For more inspiration and encouragement, check out Mark's newest devotional, "Daily Hope For Families," at dailyhopeforfamilies.com
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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For more insight into your teen's world, read Mark's book, "What's Happening To My Teen?" Order your copy at bit.ly/whats-happening-teen
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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Have a question for Mark? Submit it here: markgregston.com
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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