Teen Stories: When Strict Parenting Backfires

Many parents make the mistake of focusing too much on correcting their teens — and not enough on actually connecting with them. It can make a huge difference in your relationship! In this episode, Mark chats with a couple more Heartlight teens, including Austin, who sheds light on how his family's creative discipline methods — such as a unique card-based system for punishment — caused more strife than success. Don't miss these insightful interviews!To learn more about the Heartlight residential program, go to heartlightministries.org Parenting 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 www.ChristianParenting.orgOur Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acornsearly.com/teensPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy