How to Talk with Your Teen Without Losing Your Mind (Part 2) - Dr. Ken Wilgus

Parenting teens is often exciting, chaotic, fun, and stressful. Parents often struggle to communicate effectively during the teen years. Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages moms and dads to relax a little bit, back off from micromanaging, and start treating their teen more like a budding adult. That means NOT parenting your 16-year-old the same ways you did when they were 6. That means showing them more respect and communicating to them the same way you would another adult. And, the biggest issue for parents, learning to let go of trying to control your teen.
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[@lidiacuny1271]

I found this so practical and helpful, thank you! I want them to turn towards the Lord, towards us, not away in anger and frustration.

[@moseseddie-samuel2610]

This is such a wonderful message...

[@PRESCRIPTIVELIVINGDIAGNOSEPRES]

Wisdom overload!!!

[@joannabrown2829]

I love your broadcast been taking part in classes and watching all I can. I admire all of you taking this time to help us out. What happens when a mother and son are at odds but it’s because my child has some emotional and mental issues that affect him daily. He looks like your normal 13 year old but his actions are that of 8-10.

[@focusonthefamily]

Thank you for sharing your parenting struggle so openly, Joanna Brown. We'd like to encourage you to call us at 855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays between 6 A.M. and 8 P.M. (MT) to talk with one of our counselors (at no cost to you.) In the meantime, please know you're in our prayers.

[@mariagaeta6026]

Hi I am Maria and I am a mom of 7 and I am grateful for your help .I have a 16 yr old daughter and gonna have more after here grow up and this advise really helped me thank you so much.I will be buying the book .have a great holidays

[@focusonthefamily]

Thanks for sharing, Maria! We’re glad to hear that this program has been helpful to you. We appreciate your positive feedback. If you ever need a listening ear, please don’t hesitate to call us at 1‐800‐232‐6459. God’s richest blessings to you and yours!

[@CochranKayla]

Im loving this idea, but what should you do in the 10-12 year old range when they start wanting more freedom, but arent quite to the "adult"/teenage age?

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

How do you nudge your teen to learn to drive when they are very reluctant?

[@AB-qe1kg]

How would you suggest parenting when your teen lives full time with my ex husband and he doesn’t do any parenting and my teen doesn’t talk to me at all because he knows I am the parent that has expectations, rules, and consequences

[@user-co1pn8re9h]

Waiting to hear their reply to you. Im in similar situation.

[@lw6138]

Over 20 years ago, FOTF recommended homeschooling. I did it. I did not have any problems raising four boys. Have the courage to say that this world is evil and we need to take it seriously. Have the courage to tell Christian families to pull out of the culture and take a stand. I listened to this message and it sounds so worldly.

[@thehairartist1able]

I understand a lil of where your coming from, The only problem is that a lot of people don't homeschool and their kids go to public schools where they are subject to worldly things constantly. Though you say this world is evil to your kids, they have access to so much now a days that makes evil look fun. . Even if you don't allow them at home they have access at school through friends and associates. 20 years ago there was more "control" if you will. Raising kids to be Christians is not for the faint of heart. I am glad your journey was an easy one, pray for those of us who have to bear this cross because it's a challenge.

[@user-co1pn8re9h]

Worldly...exactly