Episode 268: Parenting Pitfall: Are Your Expectations Too High? (Part 1)

Feeding The Mouth That Bites You by Kenneth Wilgus, Cynthia Yanof

Sep 15, 202632:02Kids & family

How much should parents actually expect from their teenagers? Good grades. A clean room. Trying hard in sports. Going to church. Being grateful. Making good choices. And preferably doing all of it with a great attitude....

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