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Podcast: Parenting Today's Teens
Episode: Why Criticism Hurts More Than It Helps
Description: Mark Gregston reflects on his lifelong love of animals and tells the story of his llama, Tony, whose decline became a lesson in parenting. In the midst of trying to save Tony, Mark faced harsh criticism from a bystander when what he really needed was help, not judgment. He compares this to how teens often experience their parents — hearing constant correction and criticism instead of encouragement and support. Mark emphasizes that while good intentions are there, judgment pushes kids away, but truth shared with love and relationship draws them closer.Is your teen struggling? See if Mark's re...