The Purpose of Pain

A parent’s role is not to eliminate the pain in their child’s life, but to prepare them for the real world. Teens will choose their inappropriate behavior over and over until the pain that results from their choice surpasses the pleasure that it brings them. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the importance of not rescuing your kids so they might experience the pain of their actions, forcing them to think in new ways, and ultimately learn from their mistakes. Listen now! For more help with setting appropriate boundaries for your child, check out "Developing Rules and Consequences." Order your copy today at bit.ly/3BLttp4