Do you long for a closer relationship with your teen? Closeness can be blocked by many factors, including busyness, lack of communication or even how discipline is implemented. In this week's interview with Heartlight teens, Mark Gregston talks to two high schoolers who had difficulty connecting and opening up to their parents — which caused a lot of strife in their homes. Tune in to hear their stories!   

For more insights on how to have a close relationship with your child without sacrificing boundaries, check out Mark's article, "Balanced Parenting," at parentingtodaysteens.org/blog/hope-generation