Are You Worried About Your Christian Teen? 3 Things You Can Do Today

As a parent, I know how terrifying it can be when your teenager starts pulling away. You look at them and wonder: Did I do enough? Am I doing the right things? 

In this episode of Connecting Faith & Life, I am sharing the three essential jobs we have as parents: to love, lead, and launch our kids. The truth is that our teenagers need us more than they know, and they actually want us around more than we realize. Let's talk about how to stop trying to be perfect and instead start being genuine, imperfect role models who point our kids directly to Christ.

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What is the hardest part of parenting a teenager for you right now? Let me know in the comments, and let's navigate this journey together.

Questions for personal reflection or discussion:

How can being transparent and "fessing up" when you mess up actually build deeper trust and connection with your teenager? 

What is one tough topic you have been avoiding with your teen, and how can you bravely initiate that conversation this week? 

Are there areas where you are tempted to give your child what they want (such as early access to cell phones or social media) instead of holding the line on what they need? How can saying "no" be an intentional expression of godly love? 

I break down the primary parenting roles into three distinct areas: loving, leading, and launching. Which of these three areas feels the most challenging for you in your current season of parenting, and why?