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When Arguments Get You Nowhere

by Mark Gregston

If you spend any amount of time around people in your day to day life, you’ll quickly see that it doesn’t take long for arguments to arise. And, it’s no better online, either. From Twitter to Facebook, arguments abound. And it doesn’t seem isolated to just politics, fashion, or sporting teams. It appears that no matter the subject, some people love to argue.

But why is that? Is it a new phenomenon that’s related to our technologically-advanced culture? Or is there something else rooted deeper in us that’s causing this need to express our unwavering thoughts and opinions? Continue reading “When Arguments Get You Nowhere”

When Arguments Get You Nowhere

#462 – Student Story: Evan

with host Mark Gregston

When it comes to arguing with your teen, you can win the battle—but lose the war! Is it possible to get positive results without constantly bickering with your teen?

This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston discusses how to preserve relationships by resolving to end the arguments and start asking questions instead.

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7 Characteristics of a Good Argument

Student Story: Abby

In most households, teens and conflict usually go hand in hand. So how can parents turn the next confrontation with their teen into an opportunity for growth? On this weekend’s edition of Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston shares the seven characteristics of a successful argument.

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