When Your Child's Choices Hurt

In this episode, Mark shares a deeply personal devotional about the challenges parents face when their teens make decisions that go against family values or wound their hearts. Mark explores how parents can maintain meaningful relationships with their children even amid conflict, disappointment and cultural changes. He emphasizes the importance of listening, asking thoughtful questions and loving unconditionally, rather than leading with criticism or cutting off connection. If you’re navigating disagreements with the teen in your life, this episode is for you!To better understand why teens do the crazy things they do — and how to protect your relationship while still teaching them a valuable lesson — visit bit.ly/teens-inappropriate-behavior-2Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.