Episode 81-Teen Trends: Woke Ideology, Entitled Teens, and School Balance with Dr. Jim Burns

“We can’t parent the way our parents parented us.” In this episode, Dr. Jim Burns—founder of HomeWord, speaker, author, and podcaster—joins the conversation to help parents of teens navigate the challenges of raising the next generation. Together, we explore topics like rebellion, entitlement, disconnection, and the overwhelming impact of social media. Dr. Burns shares practical ways parents can equip their teens with wisdom, responsibility, and a biblical worldview. From assigning meaningful tasks to setting clear boundaries, he offers tools to help teens grow in stewardship, identity, and faith. We discuss the importance of letting our kids wrestle with big questions in the safety of home, while guiding them back to truth. If you're a parent looking for practical steps and spiritual encouragement, this episode is for you.Paige’s TakeawaysParenting Needs to Evolve  We can’t parent the same way our parents did; today’s teens face new challenges.Equip Teens for Digital Stewardship Give them tools to navigate technology wisely and make autonomous, healthy choices.Combat Entitlement with Responsibility Assign meaningful tasks and set clear expectations to foster maturity.Support Identity in Christ Help teens stay grounded in who they are by rooting their identity in biblical truth.Foster Safe Curiosity at Home Let kids ask hard questions and explore faith in a loving, open environment.Balance Performance and Peace Provide practical strategies for managing school stress and keeping priorities aligned.HomeWord: https://homeword.com/ Understanding Your Teen by Dr. Jim Burns: https://homeword.com/product/understanding-your-teen/ Grace-Based Parenting by Dr. Tim Kimmel: https://a.co/d/5J5KR9g Paige Clingenpeel: PaigeClingenpeel.comQuestions About the Podcast? Email: [email protected]: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWordKeywords/Hashtags#EmbracingYourSeason #PaigeClingenpeel #ChristianParent #Teens #Teenagers #Jim Burns #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #HomeWord #PFCAudioVideo Send a text