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Podcast: Parenting Today's Teens
Episode: Raising Socially Awkward Teens
Description: In this episode, Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd, and Courtney Lafleur discuss the growing issue of socially awkward teens and the cultural forces contributing to it — especially isolation caused by screens, gaming and social media. They emphasize that kids today are missing out on crucial face-to-face experiences that develop emotional intelligence, social cues and resilience. Parents are encouraged to gently push their teens out of isolation by modeling healthy interactions, creating opportunities for real-world engagement and refusing to rescue them from every uncomfortable situation.Is your teen struggling? Mark's residential ministry may be able to help! Visit heartlightministries.or...