Parenting Teens with Patience: Addressing Selfishness with Grace

In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd dive into the challenge of dealing with selfishness in teens. While it’s natural for teenagers to be self-focused, it’s equally natural for parents to feel frustrated. Mark offers fresh insights on how to approach your teen’s selfish behavior with patience and understanding, drawing from the story of the Prodigal Son. He encourages parents to look beyond the surface and consider what deeper emotional needs might be driving the apathy.Join Mark at Heartlight Ministies for a weekend specifically designed for parents of adopted teens. Learn more at parentingtodaysteens.org/adoptionParenting 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acornsearly.com/TEENSPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy