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Give Your Teen Options (8-04-2009)
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You can tell a child is growing up when he stops asking where he came from and starts refusing to tell where he is going.
Teens crave independence. And the best way to motivate a stubborn teen to walk a more reasonable path through life is to always give them options to choose from, including options that may have negative consequences. When what they want to do is not on your options list, they’ll at least feel more in control by choosing from a number of options you have to offer.
Most of all, pick your battles wisely. You may not be prepared for another developing adult under your roof, but that’s exactly what’s happening, so move from, “My way or the highway parenting,” to providing wise options to your teen.
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Grandfathers of Teens (8-03-2009)
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A former big-city mayor once said, “What children need most, are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance; unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, good cookies.”
As a grandfather, my heart goes out to parents of the next generation who are raising their teens in a culture that is increasingly difficult. Grandparents can do more to offer hope and set an example by seeking ways to spend more time with their grandchildren, especially in the teen years. Doing so, and loving the teen unconditionally, will bring about a sense of stability in their life and the quiet wisdom only a grandparent can provide.
Teens benefit from having grandparents in their life who know how to bless them — with good conversation, and good cookies too.
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WEEKEND: The Anatomy of Teen Anger (8-01-2009)
WEEKEND HALF-HOUR PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Anger can take on many different faces. Whether you’re dealing with icy silence or violent rage in your home… find help from Mark Gregston with Parenting Today’s Teens.
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Mark Gregston is the Founder and Executive Director of Heartlight Ministries, a Christian residential counseling program for struggling teenagers, located in East Texas.
Translator
Parenting Today's Teens is a one-minute daily broadcast hosted by Mark Gregston, focusing on teen parenting issues. It is a voice amidst the darkness many parents of teens are feeling as they try to deal with the influence of today's culture on their teen. It is a forum for Mark Gregston to share what he's learned from over 30 years working with teenagers and their families at the Heartlight Residential Counseling Center for Teens.
