Today, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd tackle an important issue: how to respond when your teen’s friends may be a negative influence. While protecting our teens is essential, overprotection can hinder their growth and independence. Instead of shielding them from every possible bad influence, Mark and Wayne encourage parents to reflect on how their own parenting approach might affect their teen’s behavior and social circle. Remember, you could also be a positive influence on your teen’s friends, which may be exactly why God placed them in your life. Tune in now!

For more on this topic, check out Mark's book, Raising Teens In A Contrary Culture, at parentingtodaysteens.org/product/raising-teens-in-a-contrary-culture.

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