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  • Perspective In A Teen’s Shoes (1-08-2010)

     

    PODCAST SCRIPT:

    When teens mess up, they are usually not doing so to hurt you, or to reject everything you’ve taught them. So, be sure to take a minute to gain some perspective before responding.

    You might be thinking, “You have no idea what I’ve been going through with my child.” But since I live with 50 teens, I can well imagine.

    Even so, you need to understand that teens are being influenced by a culture that is giving them permission and license to do these things. It doesn’t mean that they’ve lost their way; they’ve just stepped off the path and need to be nudged back with appropriate consequences, seasoned with an attitude of love, compassion and empathy.

    Before responding, be sure to put yourself in their shoes.


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