Teen Stories: Mismatched Expectations
Parenting Today's Teens
12/26/23
•22m
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When parents and teens have different ideas of how the teen's life should look, it can lead to frustration, disappointment and hurt feelings. Learning to communicate appropriate expectations is key! In today's episode, Mark sits down with some young men from Heartlight, including Tucker, who shares his experiences with conflicted family relationships and the struggle to be accepted for who he truly is. Listen in now!
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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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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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