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If everything feels like a fight with your teen, it can be hard to know where to start.
Phones. Video games. Chores. Grades. Bedtime. Disrespect. Responsibility.
It can feel like every problem needs a different solution.
But what if they don’t?
In this episode, I’ll show you why boundaries are one of the best places to start when things feel off with your teen.
You’ll learn why trying to control your teen can turn boundaries into power struggles, and how to focus more on what you can actually control.
We’ll talk about:
- Why boundaries are not about forcing your teen to obey
- How to stay calm and firm when your teen pushes back
- How to give your teen a voice without putting him in charge
- Why too much control can make it harder for your teen to take responsibility
- How to stop carrying responsibility that belongs to your teen
- How to create more peace without waiting for your teen to change first
The goal is not to control your teen.
The goal is to lead well, hold clear boundaries, and help your teen take more responsibility for his own choices.
I also share details about my new small group program, Boundaries with Buy-In, for moms of teenage boys.
If you want help creating boundaries you can actually hold while building more responsibility, trust, and connection with your teen, join the priority list at:
benpughcoaching.com/boundarieswithbuy-in
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