Welcome to the unpopular PARENT podcast!
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of parent-teen communication by hearing directly from the source—Scout, an insightful and candid 17-year-old introvert.
We explore what parents are getting right, where we often miss the mark, and how to foster better connections with our kids. From respecting their need for self-care to understanding the challenges of growing up, we tackle crucial topics like internal processing, social media, and how our behavior and the way we relate (or don’t) impacts teens' lives. Scout also answers the pressing question: What do teens struggle with most today that parents might not realize?
Don't miss Scout’s game-changing insight on how asking one simple question before reacting can transform an entire conversation and what she thinks parents need to do less of.
00:00 - welcome to the (un)popular PARENT podcast Â
06:11 - a little bit about ScoutÂ
07:56 - being an introverted teenager
11:06 - respect and learning self-care
19:35 - being an internal processor
22:22 - are you making your teen’s life more difficult?
26:41 - when your almost-grown kid is being defiant or disrespectful
28:50 - is your kid doing this?Â
31:05 - an unexpected argument against social media
41:48 - are parents clueless?
43.35 - growing up is hard
47:50 - a time Scout didn’t get what she needed from me
51:42 - asking one simple question can change an entire conversation
56:12 - start doing | stop doing | keep doing
59:41 - next week’s topic
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