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When School is a Sore Subject

Student Story: Lucas

It’s back-to-school season, and high schoolers everywhere are hitting the books. How can parents avoid the common pitfalls that make school a “sore subject” for some teens? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston discusses the four most common causes of school-day tension and describes some practical ways to make it a positive academic year.

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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.