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When Your Teen’s Tongue Turns Toxic

Student Story: Megan

Ephesians 4:29 instructs: “Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth.” Yet many parents have experienced being cursed out, yelled at, and verbally attacked by teens who are angry, hostile, and intentionally disrespectful. This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston helps parents understand the underlying reasons why teens lash out and effective strategies for responding when teens’ tongues turn toxic.

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.