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Parenting Today's Teens
06/21/22
•23m
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We live in a digital age, and many teenagers today feel like they would really struggle if they didn't have their phones. In this episode, Mark Gregston speaks with some insightful Heartlight teens about their experiences at the boarding school, including what it has been like living without a cellphone. The surprising verdict? They DON'T miss social media! Tune in now to hear their stories!
To learn more about the Heartlight program and how it helps struggling teens, visit heartlightministries.org/boarding-school/
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