The Importance of Being a Parent, Not a "Peerent"
Parenting Today's Teens
07/21/22
•12m
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Parents are engaging with their kids more than ever before, but when those same kids grow up thinking the world revolves around them, they're in for a rude awakening. In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss what happens when you've lost authority with your teen.
Tune in to hear Mark and Wayne answer questions from listeners, as well as share how to have a good relationship with your kids — while not losing authority.
For more information on what to do when your teen is not respecting authority, read one of Mark's many articles on the topic right here: bit.ly/3nyP1yU
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Tune in for more and share your own questions with Mark by sending an email to questions@parentingtodaysteens.org.
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