Our children don't take the journey to the land of "rebellious" in a day.  It's a journey to a distant land.  It's a long walk of the soul.  Rebellion doesn't get fixed--and it can be resolved.  

Our conversation with Wynema Clark continues in this episode--about rebuilding trust and learning how to live in healthy relationships with our teenagers--instead of toxic relationships.

Doug and Janet offer these take-aways to encourage parents loving bravely:

• Put relationships first. Healthy relationships bear the fruit of maturity--naturally.
• "The evidence of maturity is our capacity to love and be loved." (Education by Design, Not Default by Janet Newberry)
• The goal is not fixing behavior, but rather restoring relationships.  Healthy relationships allow time for resolution of significant issues.

There is great hope.