<p>In this episode, Neil responds to a mom who knows her teenager is capable and will want to go to college, but the only way they do their work is when she nags. Mom wants to know what she can do besides nagging or letting them fail. Neil looks at how therapists often respond to these kinds of situations, why the approach is counterproductive, and how to get it right.</p>

In this episode, Neil responds to a mom who knows her teenager is capable and will want to go to college, but the only way they do their work is when she nags. Mom wants to know what she can do besides nagging or letting them fail. Neil looks at how therapists often respond to these kinds of situations, why the approach is counterproductive, and how to get it right.

Do I Let My Teen Fail?

HEALTHY FAMILY CONNECTIONS addresses the many dilemmas facing parents, couples and kids, offering out of the box solutions that empower listeners to confidently meet their parenting challenges.

Being a family in our era is challenging under the best of circumstances. Parents contend with a culture in transition and competing ideas for parenting. Neil Brown, author of parenting hit "Ending the Parent-Teen Control Battle," is a master family therapist with a talent for providing clarity amidst the confusion, addressing common concerns as well as serious problems.

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HEALTHY FAMILY CONNECTIONS addresses the many dilemmas facing parents, couples and kids, offering out of the box solutions that empower listeners to confidently meet their parenting challenges. Being a family in our era is challenging under the best of circumstances. Parents contend with a culture in transition and competing ideas for parenting. Neil Brown, author of parenting hit "Ending the Parent-Teen Control Battle," is a master family therapist with a talent for providing clarity amidst the confusion, addressing common concerns as well as serious problems.

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