Teen Stories: The Quest for Independence
Parenting Today's Teens
01/30/24
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Teens rarely rebel at random. All behavior — even the rebellious kind — is goal-driven. As we hear in today's stories, sometimes teens act out because they're seeking freedom and feel smothered by their parents. Mark sits down with two Heartlight teens, including Manny, who shares his personal struggles with strained family relationships, experimentation with drugs and the quest for independence. Tune in now!
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