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Jan 2025
24m 52s

Teen Stories: Wrestling with Anger and F...

MARK GREGSTON
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Having an angry teen in your home can be a constant source of chaos and strife — but parents have to remember that anger always has a deeper root. As we hear in today's show, those teens also need to realize that rage-filled outbursts won't get them where they want to go. Mark and Courtney chat with two teens who've struggled with anger, including Sebastian, who opens up about his struggles with destructive tendencies and how he's discovering healthier coping mechanisms. Check it out!

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Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org. 

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