Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting Teenagers
Kids & Family
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Times are changing—and so are teens. The introduction of technology to each aspect of everyday life has fundamentally altered the way teens act, think, and experience the world. Our education system is not the same as it was 20 years ago, and it’s shaping our teens dramatically. Our culture has changed, pushing teens to become more individualistic than ever before. For better or for worse, growing up has become an entirely different experience than the one many of us are familiar with.
For kids, this new world has benefits…but also serious drawbacks. Young people are more connected than ever. They’ve got comforts and conveniences that we never could have dreamt of in our teen years. But rates of teen depression and anxiety are skyrocketing, and many kids feel like they aren’t prepared for the brutal reality of adulthood! For parents watching the world change, it can be nerve-wracking to wonder how we’ll help teens manage.
To understand how our kids can navigate it all, we’re talking to Shane Trotter, author of Setting the Bar: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Era of Distraction, Dependency, and Entitlement. As an educator, writer and parent himself, Shane has found himself observing some seriously concerning behavior from teens–behavior he feels is motivated by the forces of our evolving world. Today, he’s helping us see how we can give kids a fighting chance at a successful life!
In our interview, we’re discussing the fierce individualism of our modern culture, and its effects on growing teens. We’re also discussing bullying, and the surprising reasons why Shane thinks we shouldn’t stop it from happening. Plus, we’re covering where our school system is missing its chance to truly prepare teens for the world ahead.
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Ep 232: Solving Conflict and Building Connection
Ep 231: The Power of Strangers
Ep 230: Breaking Down Systemic Racism
Ep 229: The Blame Game
Ep 228: Repairing Relationships
Ep 227: Are We Too Hard on Our Kids?
Ep 226: Making Better Decisions
Ep 225: The Hidden Benefits of Joy and Fun
Ep 224: The Power of Peer Influence
Ep 223: Mastering Work/Life Balance
Ep 222: Demystifying Sex
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Ep 221: The Forgotten Power of Friendship
Ep 220: How to Raise An Anti-Racist
Ep 219: Discipline Without Negativity
Ep 218: Planning For a Bright Future
Ep 217: Why Your Teen Thinks Differently
Ep 216: Creating a Coming-of-Age Ritual
Ep 215: Eating Together, Being Together
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