Sharing Your Past with Your Teen

Student Story: John

We all made mistakes when we were young. But many parents fear that sharing their mess-ups might diminish respect and destroy their credibility.

This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston discusses how admitting imperfection in an appropriate manner can open new doors to connecting with teens.

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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.