<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;When teens struggle with perfectionism or low self-esteem, social media can seem like an easy way to get validation — but unfortunately, it often makes the problem worse. In today&amp;#39;s show, Mark talks with two young ladies from Heartlight, including Carly, who opens up about the repercussions of bullying on her self-esteem. She reflects on rebelling against her parents and getting obsessed with her phone, seeking the opinions and approval of others on social media. Tune in to these insightful interviews!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Is Heartlight the answer for your struggling teen? Learn more about the program at heartlightministries.org&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 &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.christianparenting.org/" rel="nofollow"&gt;www.ChristianParenting.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Parenting Today's Teens

Mark Gregston and Christian Parenting

Teen Stories: Craving Validation

APR 30, 202419 MIN
Parenting Today's Teens

Teen Stories: Craving Validation

APR 30, 202419 MIN

Description

When teens struggle with perfectionism or low self-esteem, social media can seem like an easy way to get validation — but unfortunately, it often makes the problem worse. In today's show, Mark talks with two young ladies from Heartlight, including Carly, who opens up about the repercussions of bullying on her self-esteem. She reflects on rebelling against her parents and getting obsessed with her phone, seeking the opinions and approval of others on social media. Tune in to these insightful interviews!

Is Heartlight the answer for your struggling teen? Learn more about the program at heartlightministries.org

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