What Families Are Missing - A Clear Path Forward Episode 1

Is your teenage son addicted to screens, shutting you out, or refusing to step up? You're not a bad parent. You're missing a method. In this first episode of a special series for the Challenging Teenage Sons podcast, Dr. Mark Schillinger, founder of the Young Men's Ultimate Weekend and a family mentor with over 25 years of experience, reveals the single piece most families are missing when it comes to raising responsible, resilient teenage sons. You'll discover why good instincts aren't enough, and why having a clear roadmap changes everything. In this episode: Why 90% of struggling teenage sons are actually good kids who are simply stuck The R.I.G.H.T. Way Method: the 5 core virtues that become your family's compass (Respect, Intelligence, Grace, Humor, True) The difference between punishing your son and giving consequences that actually teach Why technology is pulling families apart, and what to do about it The 12 destinations on the R.I.G.H.T. Way Method to Family Unity Roadmap, from real communication to launching your son into adulthood How Dr. Mark's own journey with his son Gabe led to the creation of the Young Men's Ultimate Weekend If you're tired of yelling, nagging, repeating yourself, and watching your relationship with your son slowly erode, this episode is your starting point. *** Resources Mentioned *** 🎯 Want the R.I.G.H.T. Way Method to Family Unity Roadmap? Email Dr. Mark directly at info@challengingteenagesons.com and he'll send it to you personally. 🏕️ Learn about the Young Men's Ultimate Weekend (a rite-of-passage adventure camp for young men ages 13–20): go.ymuw.org For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for more information about his parent coaching and mentoring young men, go to *** About Dr. Mark Schillinger *** Dr. Mark Schillinger's work has been featured on the CNN show "This is Life with Lisa Ling." These videos are designed to help parents more effectively "challenge" or motivate their teenage sons to become more responsible and resilient. These videos offer straightforward advice so parents can minimize conflict and maximize cooperation with their sons – especially those young men who are distracted by their digital devices. For more information, visit

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What Families Are Missing - A Clear Path Forward Episode 1 is an episode from Challenging Teenage Sons by Dr Mark Schillinger.

This episode is 38:45 long.

This episode was published on Apr 13, 2026.

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