32 min

60. The Parenting Switch: Shifting From Parenting Children to Adolescents Relationships Unraveled

    • Christianity

In this episode of Relationships Unraveled, I discuss the critical distinction parents must make between parenting young children and teenagers. I explain that while parenting young kids from birth to age 12 should focus on teaching, the approach needs to shift to training once children reach adolescence at age 13. Teenagers are becoming young adults and it's essential that parents acknowledge and respect their growing independence rather than trying to control every aspect of their lives. I ...

In this episode of Relationships Unraveled, I discuss the critical distinction parents must make between parenting young children and teenagers. I explain that while parenting young kids from birth to age 12 should focus on teaching, the approach needs to shift to training once children reach adolescence at age 13. Teenagers are becoming young adults and it's essential that parents acknowledge and respect their growing independence rather than trying to control every aspect of their lives. I ...

32 min