Skip to content

When Pain Leads to a Teen’s Growth

Student Story: Sofia

Look back on your life, and you’ll likely see how the hard times you endured actually led you to personal growth. Well, the same thing will be true in the life of your teen! On this weekend’s edition of Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston encourages moms and dads to allow their kids to experience pain.

If you listen on a mobile phone or tablet, please download our Parenting Today’s Teens app available for Apple or Android. If you listen on a desktop or laptop computer, press the “play” button above to enjoy daily parenting advice.

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.