Giving Your Teen More Freedom (And When to Step In)

IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective · Oct 29, 2026 · 25m · transcript

"Ask Ben a Question"

When should you put your foot down with your teenager? And when should you step back and let him make his own choices?

It's a tough question. You want to protect your teen, but you also want him to grow up, make good choices, and take responsibility for his life.

Here's the thing: Your teen needs practice making decisions. And sometimes that means letting him make mistakes.

But that doesn't mean you should let him do whatever he wants.

In this episode of IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective, I'm sharing some simple guidelines to help you decide when to hold a boundary and…