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How Important is School?

Student Story: Gabby

Some parents put a lot of pressure on teens to excel academically. They see grades as the key to future success. But too much focus on academics can cause some teens to miss out on the most important aspects of school! This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston explains why the world of school involves more than reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Author: Mark Gregston

Mark Gregston began working with teens more than 40 years ago as a youth minister and Young Life director. He has authored nearly two dozen books, has written hundreds of articles, and is host of the nationally-acclaimed Parenting Today’s Teens podcast and radio broadcast.