One of the toughest challenges for any parent is knowing when to protect our kids… and when to expose them to the harsh realities of the world.

Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens.

There’s not one of us who doesn’t want to protect our children from harmful influences.  In fact, if you could drop a protective bubble over your teens, protecting them forever, you’d do it in a heartbeat!

But the truth is, one day the bubble pops … and you’re forced to relinquish control.  At some point, your child needs to step out into the cruel world and start making personal choices.

So… your goal as a parent should be to move from protection to preparation.  It’s something that takes wisdom, a good sense of timing… and guts.

Hey …you’ve got what it takes.  So be bold.  Stop protecting …and begin preparing!

 

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