Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast
with Jim Daly
When Your Teen Needs Independence
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
How do you avoid putting your identity in your kids' behavior? Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer on how children need to face consequences for their choices, and a concept called Planned Emancipation. Also, John and Danny explain why it's hard but necessary to let your kids suffer if they make bad decisions. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy Freedom & Boundaries Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
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