Parenting Today's Teens (Publisher)

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Changing the Attitude of Entitlement

An “attitude of entitlement” has become a common complaint about the next generation. So what can we as parents do to combat it? Mark Gregston shares four ways that parents can counter feelings of entitlement by fostering a generous and grateful heart.

Lost in a Corn Maze

Giving our teens unlimited access to the Internet is like setting them down in the middle of a corn maze on fire. There’s nothing more important than giving your son or daughter some clear-cut boundaries in a world wide web fraught with danger.

Will It Get Better?

You’ve tried everything to set your teen on the right track and nothing seems to be working? Maybe in this moment, you can’t see where God is taking your teen. Stay strong. God will finish the job.

What A Girl Can't Live Without

Despite protestations to the contrary, a girl can live without her cellphone. Even her makeup or that special pair of boots. But you must make sure she has what she can't get elsewhere -- a true sense of value and love from her parents.

The Problem with Performance-Based Relationships

Many teens believe that their value stems from their accomplishments — they must perform to be loved and meet standards to be worthy. So, how can parents foster an environment of unconditional love for their family?

Use a Map

You have an immature child that you want to see grow into an independent adult. Mapping out a plan from A to B might be the wisest idea, outlining new responsibilities for each year they age.