<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Helicopter parenting, while well-intentioned, can hinder our teenagers from developing the necessary skills to succeed in the real world. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd explore the pitfalls of over-protecting our kids, and the challenges of letting go. They emphasize the importance of entrusting teens with choices, managing the consequences of those choices effectively and celebrating their strides towards independence. Tune in now!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;For more inspiration and encouragement, check out Mark&amp;#39;s newest devotional, &amp;#34;Daily Hope For Families,&amp;#34; at dailyhopeforfamilies.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Parenting Today&amp;#39;s Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Parenting Today's Teens

Mark Gregston and Christian Parenting

Balancing Protection and Autonomy

APR 25, 202412 MIN
Parenting Today's Teens

Balancing Protection and Autonomy

APR 25, 202412 MIN

Description

Helicopter parenting, while well-intentioned, can hinder our teenagers from developing the necessary skills to succeed in the real world. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd explore the pitfalls of over-protecting our kids, and the challenges of letting go. They emphasize the importance of entrusting teens with choices, managing the consequences of those choices effectively and celebrating their strides towards independence. Tune in now!

For more inspiration and encouragement, check out Mark's newest devotional, "Daily Hope For Families," at dailyhopeforfamilies.com

Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org