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The Damage of Demanding a Perfect Teen

No one is perfect. But sometimes, moms and dads think their kids should be the exception. This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston warns against the dangers of demanding perfection, and invites Heartlight student Mia to share her perspective on parents who push for unattainable standards.

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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.