Teen Stories: Why Real Relationships Matter
Parenting Today's Teens
08/15/23
•21m
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Whether it's with their parents or with friends, teens need genuine, deep relationships in their lives. Unfortunately, the culture we live in can make fostering those connections really tough. In today's show, Mark talks with two more Heartlight teens who have greatly benefitted from their time there. For Ethan, finding real friendships with other teens at the boarding school has helped him cope with anger issues he's experienced since childhood.
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